Okla. Admin. Code § 748:20-4-8

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 748:20-4-8 - IFC[®] 2018 Chapter 3 General Requirements

Chapter 3 of the Oklahoma adopted IFC® 2018 is adopted with the following modifications:

(1) Section 301.1 Scope. This section has been modified to clarify the scope of the chapter applies to life safety in addition to the occupancy and maintenance of all structures and premises for precautions against the spread of fire and general requirements of fire safety. This section has been modified to read: 301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the occupancy and maintenance of all structures and premises for precautions against fire and the spread of fire and general requirements of fire and life safety.

(2) Section 308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. This section has been modified to prohibit the use of any sky lanterns in the State of Oklahoma. This section has been modified to read: 308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released a sky lantern in the State of Oklahoma per Title 68 O.S. § 1624.1.

(3) Section 311.5 Placards. This section has been modified to correct errata published by the ICC by changing the section number reference, to be utilized when determining if vacant or abandoned buildings or structures are deemed unsafe related from structural or interior hazards, from Section 110 to Section 111. This section has been modified to read: 311.5 Placards. Any vacant or abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 111 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards shall be marked as required by Sections 311.5.1 through 311.5.5.

(4) Section 311.5.4 Placard symbols. This section has been modified to correct errata published by the ICC. The correction adds the symbols to be used for the placards. The section has been modified to read: 311.5.4 Placard symbols. The design of placards shall use the following symbols:

(A) A square comprised of four equal sides with four equal 90-degree angles drawn in black with a white center has been added as the symbol for the first placard. This symbol shall mean that the structure had normal structural conditions at the time of marking.

(B) A square comprised of four equal sides with four equal 90-degree angles drawn in black with a white center and a diagonal line drawn in the middle of the white center from the upper left 90-degree angle to the lower right 90-degree angle has been added for the symbol for the second placard. This symbol shall mean that structural or interior hazards exist and interior fire-fighting or rescue operations should be conducted with extreme caution.

(C) A square comprised of four equal sides with four equal 90-degree angles drawn in black with a white center and two diagonal lines drawn in the middle of the white center, one from the upper left 90-degree angle to the lower right 90-degree angle and one from the upper right 90-degree angle to the lower left 90-degree angle, forming a "X" has been added. This symbol shall mean that structure or interior hazards exist to a degree that consideration should be given to limit fire-fighting to exterior operations only; with entry only occurring for known life hazards.

(D) Vacant marker hazard identification symbols: The following symbols shall be used to designate known hazards on the vacant building marker. They shall be placed directly above the symbol.

(i) R/O - Roof open.

(ii) S/M - Stairs, steps and landing missing.

(iii) F/E - Avoid fire escapes.

(iv) H/F - Holes in floor.

(5) Table 315.7.6(1) Separation Distance between Wood Pallet Stacks and Buildings. This table lists the different separation distances needed between wood pallets based on the wall construction and opening type of the building where the pallets are stored. This table has been modified to change the separation distances between wood pallets in several categories. The table has been modified to read: Table 315.7.6(1) Separation Distance between Wood Pallet Stacks and Buildings. The modified table contains 9 rows and 3 columns with the third column split into three subcolumns as described below:

(A) Row 1 contains the header for each column and subcolumn and is listed below:

(i) Row 1, column 1 is entitled "Wall Construction."

(ii) Row 1, column 2 is entitled "Opening Type."

(iii) Row 1, column 3 is entitled "Wood Pallet Separation Distance (feet)" and has three subcolumns as described below:

(I) Row 1, column 3, subcolumn 1 is entitled "Less than or Equal to 50 Pallets."

(II) Row 1, column 3, subcolumn 2 is entitled "51 to 200 Pallets."

(III) Row 1, column 3, subcolumn 3 is entitled "Greater than 200 Pallets."

(B) Row 2 has not been modified and contains the following:

(i) Row 2, column 1 contains the wall type "Masonry."

(ii) Row 2, column 2 contains the wall type "None."

(iii) Row 2, column 3, subcolumn 1 contains the wood pallet separation distance "2."

(iv) Row 2, column 3, subcolumn 2 contains the wood pallet separation distance "2."

(v) Row 2, column 3, subcolumn 3 contains the wood pallet separation distance "2."

(C) Row 3 has not been modified and contains the following:

(i) Row 3, column 1 contains the wall type "Masonry."

(ii) Row 3, column 2 contains the wall type "Fire-rated glazing with open sprinklers."

(iii) Row 3, column 3, subcolumn 1 contains the wood pallet separation distance "2."

(iv) Row 3, column 3, subcolumn 2 contains the wood pallet separation distance "5."

(v) Row 3, column 3, subcolumn 3 contains the wood pallet separation distance "20."

(D) Row 4 has been modified in column 3 subcolumns 1 and 2. The row, with the corrected information, is listed below:

(i) Row 4, column 1 contains the wall type "Masonry."

(ii) Row 4, column 2 contains the wall type "Fire-rated glazing."

(iii) Row 4, column 3, subcolumn 1 contains the wood pallet separation distance "5."

(iv) Row 4, column 3, subcolumn 2 contains the wood pallet separation distance "10."

(v) Row 4, column 3, subcolumn 3 contains the wood pallet separation distance "20."

(E) Row 5 has been modified in column 3 subcolumns 1 and 2. The row, with the corrected information, is listed below:

(i) Row 5, column 1 contains the wall type "Masonry."

(ii) Row 5, column 2 contains the wall type "Plain glass with open sprinklers."

(iii) Row 5, column 3, subcolumn 1 contains the wood pallet separation distance "5."

(iv) Row 5, column 3, subcolumn 2 contains the wood pallet separation distance "10."

(v) Row 5, column 3, subcolumn 3 contains the wood pallet separation distance "20."

(F) Row 6 has been modified in column 3 subcolumns 1 and 2. The row, with the corrected information, is listed below:

(i) Row 6, column 1 contains the wall type "Noncombustible."

(ii) Row 6, column 2 contains the wall type "None."

(iii) Row 6, column 3, subcolumn 1 contains the wood pallet separation distance "5."

(iv) Row 6, column 3, subcolumn 2 contains the wood pallet separation distance "10."

(v) Row 6, column 3, subcolumn 3 contains the wood pallet separation distance "20."

(G) Row 7 has been modified in column 3 subcolumns 1 and 2. The row with the corrected information is listed below:

(i) Row 7, column 1 contains the wall type "Wood with open sprinklers."

(ii) Row 7, column 2 contains the wall type "dash."

(iii) Row 7, column 3, subcolumn 1 contains the wood pallet separation distance "5."

(iv) Row 7, column 3, subcolumn 2 contains the wood pallet separation distance "10."

(v) Row 7, column 3, subcolumn 3 contains the wood pallet separation distance "20."

(H) Row 8 has not been modified and contains the following:

(i) Row 8, column 1 contains the wall type "Wood."

(ii) Row 8, column 2 contains the wall type "None."

(iii) Row 8, column 3, subcolumn 1 contains the wood pallet separation distance "15."

(iv) Row 8, column 3, subcolumn 2 contains the wood pallet separation distance "30."

(v) Row 8, column 3, subcolumn 3 contains the wood pallet separation distance "90."

(I) Row 9 has not been modified and contains the following:

(i) Row 9, column 1 contains the wall type "Any."

(ii) Row 9, column 2 contains the wall type "Plain glass."

(iii) Row 9, column 3, subcolumn 1 contains the wood pallet separation distance "15."

(iv) Row 9, column 3, subcolumn 2 contains the wood pallet separation distance "30."

(v) Row 9, column 3, subcolumn 3 contains the wood pallet separation distance "90."

(J) Below the table the following information is listed: "For SI: 1 foot equals 304.8 mm."

(6) Section 320 Storm Shelters. This section header has been added to the code to signify the addition of a new section of code to address upkeep and maintenance of commercial storm shelters. This section header has been added to read: SECTION 320 STORM SHELTERS.

(7) Section 320.1 Inspection and maintenance. This section has been added to require storm shelters with an occupant load of 50 or more to be inspected and maintained in accordance with this section and ICC 500®. This section has been added to read: 320.1 Inspection and maintenance. Storm shelters with an occupant load of 50 or more shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with this section and ICC 500®.

(8) Section 320.1.1 Visual inspection. This section has been added to require quarterly visual inspections of the shelter envelope and the impact protective devices, such as doors and door hardware to ensure there is no visible damage. This section has been added to read: 320.1.1 Visual inspection. Visual inspection of the shelter envelope and the impact protective devices, such as doors and door hardware, shall occur quarterly to ensure there is no visible damage to the shelter envelope or impact protective systems.

(9) Section 320.1.2 Functional inspection. This section has been added to require quarterly functional inspections of the impact protective devices, such as doors and door hardware to make sure the devices ensure proper door operation. This section has been added to read: 320.1.2 Functional inspection. Functional inspections of the impact protective devices, such as doors and door hardware, shall occur quarterly, to ensure these devices are maintained to ensure proper door operation.

(10) Section 320.1.3 Recordkeeping. This section has been added to require records to be kept of the quarterly inspections and any other tests, services and other operations and maintenance to be maintained on the premises or other approved location for not less than 3 years, or a different time period where specified in this code or referenced standards. It requires the records to be made available for inspection by the fire code official, if requested. This section authorizes the fire code official to prescribe the form and format of such recordkeeping and to require that certain required records be filed with the fire code official. This section has been added to read: 320.1.3 Recordkeeping. A record of the quarterly inspections, and any other tests, servicing and other operations and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location for not less than 3 years, or a different period of time where specified in this code or referenced standards. Records shall be made available for inspection by the fire code official upon request, and a copy of the records shall be provided to the fire code official if requested. The fire code official is authorized to prescribe the form and format of such recordkeeping. The fire code official is authorized to require that certain required records be filed with the fire code official.

(11) Section 320.1.4 Supervision. This section has been added to require the maintenance and testing of the storm shelter to be under the supervision of a responsible person who shall ensure that such maintenance and testing are conducted at specified intervals in accordance with this code. This section has been added to read: 320.1.4 Supervision. Maintenance and testing shall be under the supervision of a responsible person who shall ensure that such maintenance and testing are conducted at specified intervals in accordance with this code.

(12) Section 320.2 Damage or missing components. This section has been added to require storm shelters to be maintained in accordance with ICC 500® so the roof and walls are intact and undamaged. The section requires any damage to the storm shelter or its impact protective systems that impairs the functionality of the shelter to be repaired or replaced and that missing equipment and components are replaced. This section has been added to read: 320.2 Damage or missing components. Storm shelters shall be maintained in accordance with ICC 500® so that walls and roofs are intact and undamaged. Any damage to the storm shelter or its impact-protective systems that impair functionality shall be repaired or replaced in accordance with ICC 500®. Missing equipment and components shall be replaced.

(13) Section 320.3 Replacement components. This section has been added to require when necessary, the replacement of any impact protective systems, including certified doors, shutters windows or their frames, hardware and closing mechanisms, replacements shall comply with the applicable ICC 500® requirements. This section has been added to read: 320.3 Replacement components. Where it is necessary to replace impact protective systems, including certified doors, shutters, windows or their frames, hardware and closing mechanisms, replacements shall comply with applicable ICC 500® requirements.

Okla. Admin. Code § 748:20-4-8

Reserved by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 8/3/2020

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/14/2021