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COVER.” The lid shall be installed in such a manner to permit its easy
removal from the flange shoulder.
H. Standpipe hose threads and pressure regulation device settings shall be
compatible with the threads, hose and nozzles used by the BFP.
I.
Each standpipe shall be provided with a means of draining. A drain valve
and piping, located at the lowest point of the standpipe piping
downstream of the isolation valve, shall be arranged to discharge water
at an approved location. Sizing shall be specified in Table 8 below.
Table 8: SIZING FOR STANDPIPE DRAINS
STANDPIPE SIZE
(in)
Up to 2
2 ½ , 3 , or 3 ½
4 or larger
SECTION 10.2.6.7
SIZE OF DRAIN CONNECTION
(in)
¾ or larger
1 ¼ or larger
2 only
PORTABLE AND WHEELED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
A. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall designate the type
and number of fire extinguishers to be installed and maintained in all
buildings, structures and facilities, but shall not be less than the minimum
requirements as outlined in this Section.
B. All buildings, structures and facilities shall be installed with portable fire
extinguishers that are designed, installed and maintained in accordance
with this Section. Fire extinguishers shall be installed even if the property is
equipped with automatic sprinklers, standpipe and hose, or other fixed
protection equipment.
C. Classification of Hazards
The classification of Hazard for purposes of application of this section shall
be as follows:
1. Low Hazard
Light hazard occupancies are locations where the total amount of
Class A combustible materials, including furnishings, decorations, and
contents, is of minor quantity. This can include some buildings or rooms
occupied as offices, classrooms, churches, assembly halls, guest room
areas of hotels/motels, and so forth. This classification anticipates that
majority of content items are either noncombustible or so arranged
that a fire is not likely to spread rapidly. Small amounts of class B
flammables used for duplicating machines, art departments, and so
forth, are included, provided that they are kept in closed containers
and safely stored.
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