D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-H604

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 12-H604 - EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS

Strike Section 604.6.1 of the International Fire Code and insert a new Section 604.6.1 into the Fire Code in its place to read as follows:

604.6.1

Activation test. An activation test of the emergency lighting equipment shall be completed annually. The activation test shall ensure the emergency lighting activates automatically upon normal electrical disconnect and stays sufficiently illuminated for a minimum of 30 seconds.

Strike Section 604.1.7 of the International Fire Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 604.17 in the Fire Code in its place to read as follows:

604.1.7

Group I-2 Occupancies. In Group I-2 occupancies, where an essential electrical system is located in flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3 of the Building Code and where new or replacement essential electrical system generators are installed, the system shall be located and installed in accordance with ASCE 24. Where connections for hookup of temporary generators are provided, the connections shall be located at or above the elevation required in ASCE 24.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-H604

Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 5679 (5/29/2020); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 007412 (7/30/2021)