1、 2015CODE AND COMMENTARYThe complete IFC with commentary after each sectionIFCVOLUME 12015 International Fire Code CommentaryFirst Printing: July 2015ISBN: 978-1-60983-286-5 (soft-cover edition)COPYRIGHT 2015byINTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This 2015 International Fire CodeComm
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4、7233).Trademarks: “International Code Council,” the “International Code Council” logo and the “International Fire Code” are trademarks of the International Code Council, Inc. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE COMMENTARY iiiPREFACEThe principal purpose of the Commentary is to provide
5、a basic volume of knowledge and facts relating to building constructionas it pertains to the regulations set forth in the 2015 International Fire Code. The person who is serious about effectively design-ing, constructing and regulating buildings and structures will find the Commentary to be a reliab
6、le data source and reference toalmost all components of the built environment.As a follow-up to the International Fire Code, we offer a companion document, the International Fire Code CommentaryVolume I. Volume I covers Chapters 1 through 19 of the 2015 International Fire Code. The basic appeal of t
7、he Commentary isthus: it provides in a small package and at reasonable cost thorough coverage of many issues likely to be dealt with when usingthe International Fire Code and then supplements that coverage with historical and technical background. Reference lists,information sources and bibliographi
8、es are also included.Throughout all of this, effort has been made to keep the vast quantity of material accessible and its method of presentationuseful. With a comprehensive yet concise summary of each section, the Commentary provides a convenient reference for regula-tions applicable to the constru
9、ction of buildings and structures. In the chapters that follow, discussions focus on the full meaningand implications of the code text. Guidelines suggest the most effective method of application, and the consequences of notadhering to the code text. Illustrations are provided to aid understanding;
10、they do not necessarily illustrate the only methods ofachieving code compliance.The format of the Commentary includes the full text of each section, table and figure in the code, followed immediately by thecommentary applicable to that text. At the time of printing, the Commentary reflects the most
11、up-to-date text of the 2015 Inter-national Fire Code. Each sections narrative includes a statement of its objective and intent, and usually includes a discussionabout why the requirement commands the conditions set forth. Code text and commentary text are easily distinguished fromeach other. All cod
12、e text is shown as it appears in the International Fire Code, and all commentary is indented below the codetext and begins with the symbol .Readers should note that the Commentary is to be used in conjunction with the International Fire Code and not as a substitutefor the code. The Commentary is adv
13、isory only; the code official alone possesses the authority and responsibility for interpretingthe code.Comments and recommendations are encouraged, for through your input, we can improve future editions. Please direct yourcomments to the Codes and Standards Development Department at the Chicago Dis
14、trict Office.The International Code Council would like to extend its thanks to the following individuals for their contributions to the tech-nical content of this commentary:Jeff HugoElley Klausbruckneriv 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE COMMENTARY 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE COMMENTARY vArrangement an
15、d Format of the 2015 IFCBefore applying the requirements of the IFC it is beneficial to understand its arrangement and format. The IFC, like other codespublished by the International Code Council, is arranged and organized to follow sequential steps that generally occur during aplan review or inspec
16、tion. The 2015 IFC is organized into seven Parts as illustrated in the tables below. Each Part represents abroad subject matter and includes the chapters that logically fit under the subject matter of each Part. It is also foreseeable thatadditional chapters will need to be added in the future as re
17、gulations for new processes or operations are developed. Accordingly,the reorganization was designed to accommodate such future chapters by providing reserved (unused) chapters in several of theParts. This will allow the subject matter parts to be conveniently and logically expanded without requirin
18、g a major renumberingof the IFC chapters.The IFC requirements for fire-resistive construction, interior finish, fire protection systems, means of egress and constructionsafeguards are directly correlated to the chapters containing parallel requirements in the IBC, as follows:2015 ORGANIZATION OF THE
19、 IFCParts and Chapters Subject MatterPart I Chapters 1 and 2 Administrative and definitions Part II Chapters 3 and 4 General safety provisionsPart III Chapters 5 through 11 Building and equipment design featuresPart III Chapters 12 through 19 Reserved for future usePart IV Chapters 20 through 37 Spe
20、cial occupancies and operationsPart IV Chapters 38 through 49 Reserved for future usePart V Chapters 50 through 67 Hazardous materials Part V Chapters 68 through 79 Reserved for future usePart VI Chapter 80 Referenced standardsPart VII Appendices A through M Adoptable and informational appendicesIFC
21、 Chapter Subject7 Fire and smoke protection features8 Interior finish, decorative materials and furnishings 9 Fire protection systems 10 Means of egress 33 Fire safety during construction and demolitionvi 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE COMMENTARY 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODECOMMENTARY viiLEGISLATIONTh
22、e International Codes are designed and promulgated to be adopted by reference by legislative action. Jurisdictions wishing toadopt the 2015 International Fire Code Commentary as an enforceable set of regulations for the safeguarding of life and prop-erty from fire and explosion hazards arising from
23、the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices,and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises should ensure that certain factualinformation is included in the adopting legislation at the time adoption is being considered by
24、the appropriate governmentalbody. The following sample adoption legislation addresses several key elements, including the information required for insertioninto the code text.SAMPLE LEGISLATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ORDINANCE NO._AN ORDINANCE/STATUTE/REGULATION of the NAME OF J
25、URISDICTION adopting the 2015 edition of the International FireCode, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage,handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or prope
26、rty in the occu-pancy of buildings and premises in the NAME OF JURISDICTION; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of feestherefor; repealing ORDINANCE/STATUTE/REGULATION No. _ of the NAME OF JURISDICTION and all other ordinances orparts of laws in conflict therewith.The GOVERNING BOD
27、Y of the NAME OF JURISDICTION does ordain as follows:Section 1. That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the TITLE OF JURISDICTIONS KEEPEROF RECORDS of NAME OF JURISDICTION, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, includingAppe
28、ndix Chapters FILL IN THE APPENDIX CHAPTERS BEING ADOPTED (see International Fire Code Section 101.2.1, 2015 edi-tion), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the NAME OF JURISDICTION,in the State of STATE NAME regulating and governing the safegu
29、arding of life and property from fire and explosion hazardsarising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to lifeor property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits
30、and collectionof fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in theoffice of the NAME OF JURISDICTION are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this legisla-tion, with the additions, i
31、nsertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.Section 2. That the following sections are hereby revised:Section 101.1. Insert: NAME OF JURISDICTIONSection 109.4. Insert: OFFENSE, DOLLAR AMOUNT, NUMBER OF DAYSSection 111.4. Insert: DOLLAR AMOUNT IN TWO LOCATIONSS
32、ection 3. That the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2015 International Fire Code are hereby established asfollows:Section 5704.2.9.6.1 (geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside ofbuildings is prohibited): JURISDICTIO
33、N TO SPECIFYSection 5706.2.4.4 (geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohib-ited): JURISDICTION TO SPECIFYSection 5806.2 (geographic limits in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited):JURISDICTI
34、ON TO SPECIFYSection 6104.2 (geographic limits in which the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavilypopulated or congested areas): JURISDICTION TO SPECIFYSection 4. That ORDINANCE/STATUTE/REGULATION No. _ of NAME OF JURISDICTION entitled FILL IN HERE THE COM-PLE
35、TE TITLE OF THE LEGISLATION OR LAWS IN EFFECT AT THE PRESENT TIME SO THAT THEY WILL BE REPEALED BY SPECIFICREFERENCE and all other ordinances or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.Section 5. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this legislation is, for a
36、ny reason, held to be unconstitu-tional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The GOVERNING BODY herebydeclares that it would have passed this law, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact thatany one or more
37、 sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.viii 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODECOMMENTARYSection 6. That nothing in this legislation or in the Fire Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceedingimpending in any court, or any rights acqui
38、red, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, underany act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 4 of this law; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any characterbe lost, impaired or affected by this legislation.Section 7. That the JURISDICTI
39、ONS KEEPER OF RECORDS is hereby ordered and directed to cause this legislation to be pub-lished. (An additional provision may be required to direct the number of times the legislation is to be published and to specifythat it is to be in a newspaper in general circulation. Posting may also be require
40、d.)Section 8. That this law and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted herebyshall take effect and be in full force and effect TIME PERIOD from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODECOMMENTARY ixTABLE OF
41、 CONTENTSPart IAdministrative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1-38PART 1GENERAL PROVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7PART 2ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2-126Part IIGeneral Safety Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3-30CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS . . . . . . . . . . .
45、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4-26Part IIIBuilding and Equipment Design Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 5-22CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 6-42CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47、. . . . . . . . . 7-1 7-6CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 8-32CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 9-154CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS . . .
48、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 10-216CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 11-34CHAPTERS 12 19 RESERVEDINDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INDEX-1 INDEX-32x 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE COMMENTARY
