Strike Section 804.3 of the International Existing Building Code in its entirety and insert new Section 804.3 to the Existing Building Code in its place to read as follows:

804.3 Standpipes. Where the work area includes exits or corridors shared by more than one tenant and is located more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) above or below the lowest level of fire department access, a standpipe system shall be provided. Standpipes shall have an approved fire department connection with hose connections at each floor level above or below the lowest level of fire department access. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code, 12 DCMR A.

Exceptions:

1. Installation of a manual, wet standpipe system is permitted to achieve compliance with this section.

2. The interconnection of multiple standpipe risers shall not be required.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 3336 (March 28, 2014 – Part 2).

The District of Columbia Existing Building Code (2013), referred to as the “Existing Building Code,” consists of the 2012 edition of the International Existing Building Code as amended by the District of Columbia Existing Building Code Supplement (2013)(12 DCMR J). The International Existing Building Code is copyrighted by the International Code Council and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at: http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/iebc/2012/index.htm?bu=IC-P-2012-000006&bu2=IC-P-2012-000019.