510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-1.8

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 510-RICR-00-00-1.8 - Chapter 9: Fire Protection System

Add the following section to IBC section 901 General.

901.8 Other Codes.

Provisions governing where fire protection systems are required are also contained in the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code. The most restrictive provision of each code shall apply.

Delete IBC section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2 and substitute the following:

903.2.1.2 Group A-2.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one (1) of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet (464.5m²)

2. The fire area has an occupant load of three hundred (300) or more.

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit

discharge.

4. Nightclubs with an occupancy load in a single fire area of more than one hundred fifty (150) occupants (see also § 1.4 of this Part).

Delete IBC section 903.2.3 Group E and substitute the following:

[F] 903.2.3 Group E.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:

1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet (1115 m²) in area.

2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that portion of the building.

Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area where every classroom throughout the building has at least one (1) exterior exit door at ground level.

IBC section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations 1-4. Add the following paragraph five (5)

5. In passenger elevator shafts, pits and mechanical rooms. If provided, the installation shall meet all requirements of this code, NFPA 13, the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) and the Rhode Island Elevator Code (260-RICR-30-10-1).

Delete IBC section 906 in its entirety and substitute the following:

IBC section 906 Portable Fire Extinguishers

906.1 General.

Portable Fire Extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with the Rhode Island Uniform Fire Code.

Delete IBC section 907 in its entirety and substitute the following:

IBC section 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

907.1 General.

FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS shall be provided in accordance with the Rhode Island Uniform Fire Code.

Delete section 915 and substitute the following

Section 915 Carbon Monoxide Detection

915.1 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS shall be provided in accordance with the Rhode Island Uniform Fire Code.

510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-1.8

Amended effective8/1/2019
Amended effective 2/1/2022