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C. Other Automatic Extinguishing Equipment
1. In any occupancy where the character of the potential fuel fire is such
that extinguishment or control of fire will be more effectively
accomplished by a type of automatic extinguishing systems other than
automatic sprinkler system such as but not limited to carbon dioxide,
dry chemical, foam, or water spray, a standard extinguishing system of
appropriate type shall be installed subject to the approval of the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
2. If the extinguishing system is installed in lieu of a required, supervised
automatic sprinkler system, the activation of the extinguishing system
shall activate the building fire alarm system, where provided. The
activation of an extinguishing system that is not installed in lieu of a
required, supervised automatic sprinkler system shall be indicated at
the building fire alarm system, where provided.
D. Manual Extinguishing Equipment
1. Any fire extinguisher provided shall be installed, inspected and
maintained in accordance with Section 10.2.6.7 of this IRR.
2. Each standpipe and hose system provided shall be in accordance
with Section 10.2.6.6 of this IRR
SECTION 10.2.6.6
STANDPIPES
A. The design, installation and maintenance of Standpipe Systems shall be in
accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe,
Private Hydrant and Hose Systems.
B. Classes of Standpipe System
1. A standpipe system shall be any of the following:
a. Class I System. This system is provided with 64 mm (2 ½ in.) hose
connections for full-scale firefighting at the following designated
building locations:
i. At each intermediate landing between floor levels in every
required exit stairway;
ii. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit openings of
horizontal exits;
iii. In each exit passageway at the entrance from the building
areas into the passageway;
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