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2011 FIRE CODE OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OBO Supplement to 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC)

The2011 OBO International Codes Supplement adopts the 2009 IFC and amends its provisions on a chapter-by-chapter basis. Sections listed in the chapters below are amended or added by this supplement. Where a section is not listed,provisions of the IFC section are adopted by OBO in their entirety. A number of IFC chapters are adopted in their entiretywithout amendment as indicated. Appendixes are adopted as indicated.

CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION101 General102 Not Adopted103 Not Adopted104 Not Adopted105 Not Adopted106 Not Adopted

107 Not Adopted108 Not Adopted109 Not Adopted110 Not Adopted111 Not Adopted

CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRENo Amendments

CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES503 Fire Apparatus Access Roads

CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 7 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTIONNo Amendments

CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS805 Upholstered Furniture and Mattresses in New and Existing Buildings

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CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems905 Standpipe Systems906 Portable Fire Extinguishers907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems912 Fire Department Connections

CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 11 AVIATION FACILITIESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 12 DRY CLEANINGNo Amendments

CHAPTER 13 COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 14 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITIONNo Amendments

CHAPTER 15 FLAMMABLE FINISHESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 16 FRUIT AND CROP RIPENINGNo Amendments

CHAPTER 17 FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING

No Amendments

CHAPTER 18 SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES No Amendments

CHAPTER 19 LUMBER YARDS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 20 MANUFACTURING OF ORGANIC COATINGSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 21 INDUSTRIAL OVENS

No Amendments

CHAPTER 22 MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 23 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGENo Amendments

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CHAPTER 24 TENTS, CANOPIES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 25 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGENo Amendments

CHAPTER 26 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORKNo Amendments

CHAPTER 27 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-GENERAL PROVISIONSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 21 INDUSTRIAL OVENSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 22 MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 23 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGENo Amendments

CHAPTER 24 TENTS, CANOPIES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 25 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGENo Amendments

CHAPTER 26 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORKNo Amendments

CHAPTER 27 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-GENERAL PROVISIONS No Amendments

CHAPTER 28 AEROSOLSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 29 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 30 COMPRESSED GASESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 31 CORROSIVE MATERIALSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 32 CRYOGENIC FLUIDSNo Amendments

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CHAPTER 33 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 34 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 35 FLAMMABLE GASESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 36 FLAMMABLE SOLIDSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 37 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 38 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 39 ORGANIC PEROXIDESNo Amendments

CHAPTER 40 OXIDIZERSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 41 PYROPHORIC MATERIALSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 42 PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 43 UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 44 WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDSNo Amendments

CHAPTER 45 REFERENCED STANDARDSNo Amendments

APPENDIX A BOARD OF APPEALSNot Adopted

APPENDIX B FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGSNo Amendments

APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION No Amendments

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APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADSNo Amendments

APPENDIX E HAZARD CATEGORIESNo Amendments

APPENDIX F HAZARD RANKING No Amendments

APPENDIX G CRYOGENIC FLUID-WEIGHT AND VOLUME EQUIVALENTSNo Amendments

END OF IFC TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2011 FIRE CODE OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIONChapter 1

CHAPTER 1

ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 101GENERAL

Replace Chapter 1 in its entirety with the following:

101.1 Title The 2009 International Fire Code (IFC), as amended by the 2011 OBO International CodesSupplement, shall be known as the 2011 Fire Code of Overseas Buildings Operations. This code shall apply to thedesign and construction of all overseas projects by the U.S. Department of State.

101.2 General Administration provisions in Chapter 1 of the Building Code of Overseas Buildings Operations,apply to this code.

END OF CHAPTER IFC-1 AMENDMENTS

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2011 FIRE CODE OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS FIRE SERVICE FEATURESChapter 5

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CHAPTER 5FIRE SERVICE FEATURES

SECTION 503FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS

Add the fol lowing sentence to the end of Subparagraph 503.1.1

New buildings shall be sited on the property so that the fire department has unobstructed access under all weather conditions, on at least two sides, by way of permanent designated routes.

Add the fol lowing Subparagraph

503.1.1.1 Designated compound fire apparatus entrance.

1. Designated compound fire apparatus entrance shall be through the Main CAC.Exception. Other CAC may be used as the designated fire apparatus entrance only upon written approvalof both of the following: A. OBO/OPS/FIR/FPE.

Delete Subparagraph 503.2.1 and replace with the follow ing:

503.2.1 Dimensions.1. Compound fire apparatus access roads:

A. Minimum unobstructed width: 6.1 m.B. Minimum unobstructed vertical clearance: 4.0 m

2. CAC sally ports:

A. Horizontal clearance at the CAC sallyport traffic lanes: 4.0 m maximum, 3.7 m minimum.B. Minimum unobstructed vertical clearance: 4.0 m or the height of fire vehicles expected to respond tothe site, whichever is greater.

Add the fol lowing sentence to the end o f Subparagraph 503.2.3 Sur face:

Fire department vehicular access may be constructed of soft landscape elements such as stone, sod over gravelbase, as well as grass and unit pavers. Designated routes shall be capable of supporting fire departmentapparatus weighing 20,000 kilograms or as determined in the Initial Planning Survey (IPS) or in a contractattachment.

Delete Paragraph 503.2.4 and replace with the fol lowing:

503.2.4 Turning radius. All curve or turn radii from the public right of way to the designated compound fireapparatus entrance CAC must be sufficient to accommodate the turning profile of the local responder’s largestemergency apparatus.

END OF CHAPTER IFC- 5 AMENDMENTS

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2011 FIRE CODE OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS

Chapter 8

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CHAPTER 8INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS

SECTION 805UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS

Delete Subsection 805.4 and replace with the following Subsection:

805.4 Upholstered Furniture. All upholstered furniture shall bear the Upholstered Furniture Action Council(UFAC) label with certification that the furniture is constructed in accordance with UFAC methods to providecigarette ignition resistance.

805.4.1 Furniture purchased in the U.S. shall meet the requirements of the California Bureau of HomeFurnishings and Thermal Insulation, Technical Bulletin No. 117: “Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Flame Retardance of Resilient Filling Materials Used in UpholsteredFurniture” as referenced in NFPA Standard 260.

805.4.2 Non-U.S. Furniture. When non-U.S. furniture purchase is necessary, standards compatible withU.S. testing procedures shall be followed to maintain the fire protection features of the building.

805.4.3 Exist ing Furnitu re. Existing furniture to be re-upholstered shall meet the requirements of NFPA260:

1. Welt cord, filling/padding components, decking material, and barrier materials classifications are tobe Class I.

2. Class I cover fabrics are permitted to be used in contact with other Class I materials.3. Class II cover fabrics should only be used when used in conjunction with Class I barriers.4. The requirements of Subsection 12.2.8.1.5.1 shall apply when using U.S. manufactured

components.5. The requirements of Subsection 12.2.8.1.5.2 shall apply when non- U.S. materials are used.

Add the fol lowing Subsecti on:

805.5 Resident ial Faciliti es. The following requirements shall apply to residential facilities.

805.5.1 Mattress and Bedding. Comply withDOC FF 4-72, flammability standard.

END OF CHAPTER IFC-8 AMENDMENTS

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2011 FIRE CODE OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSChapter 9



CHAPTER 9FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Delete the subsection in its entirety and replace with the following :

903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in all new buildings per NFPA #13,standard DOS specifications and when required by the IBC and the IFC. The sprinkler systems shall be installedthroughout the entire facility, floor, or area. The automatic sprinkler systems shall be hydraulically and seismicallydesigned in accordance with NFPA 13, 14, 20, 24, 25, 37, 70, 72, 96, and 231C where applicable.

903.2.1 Hazard Classif ication. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed to Light Hazard Group 1

except when a higher hazard exists. SeeNFPA 13 Appendix A for hazard classification of typical occupancies

Delete the subsection in its entirety and replace with the fol lowing:

903.3.5 Water Suppl ies. Integrated water supply may be used for multiple Department of State owned buildings on acompound. This integrated water supply may be in one tank provided that the required water remains dedicated for thepurpose of fire service. The supply shall be sized for the largest demand presented by any one building.

Add the fol lowing subsect ion:

903.3.5.3 Hazard Classifications higher than ordinary hazard shall have the water supply requirements that meet thehigher demand as specified by NFPA 13 and approved, on a case-by-case basis, by OBO.


903.3.8 Fire Hydrants shall be provided in sufficient quantity to enable local fire-fighting forces to deliver the water flowrequired to sustain fire-fighting operations.

1. External Source: Fire hydrants shall be supplied from an external source, i.e. city water main.

2. Location: Fire hydrants shall be located within 12.192 m of residential buildings and within 91.440 m of business and warehouse facilities.

3. Spacing: Fire hydrants shall be spaced so that hose laid by the responding fire vehicles does not exceed15.24 m from the vehicle to the nearest hydrant.

4. Compatibility: Fire hydrants shall be compatible with host nation use.


903.3.9 Fire Pumps (electric or diesel driven) where required, shall be connected to an emergency power source.When an electric driven fire pump is utilized it shall be equipped with an automatic transfer switch to change the power source from domestic to emergency power per NFPA #20. The emergency power must be sized for the in-rushrequirements of the motor. Jockey pump controllers shall be provided with emergency backup power.

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1. Split Case Horizontal Fire Pump: The fire pump package shall be a modular, skid-mounted pump, diesel or electric driven, rated at a minimum of 1893 liters at 690 kilopascal or larger based upon the hazard/demand of the system. The package shall be factory tested as a complete working system with the controller, jockeypump, day tank (568 Liter capacity), and batteries for diesel driven pumps, flow meter line and associated

piping. For additional information refer to OBO Specification 13921, "Fire Pump Assemblies."

2. Fire Pump Installation shall conform to NFPA 20.

3. Vortex Plate: Installation of the vortex plate within the water tank shall be a 1219 mm x 1219 mm plateinstalled 152 mm above bottom of tank. This will only be necessary for horizontal split case fire pumps.

4. Size: Fire pumps shall be sized to provide the necessary pressure and flow at the hydraulically most remotepoint.

5. Diesel Driven Pumps shall have a fuel supply sufficient to equal 3.78 liters per 1 hp plus 10% and shall beprovided with an automatic weekly test run for 30 minutes.

SECTION 905STANDPIPE SYSTEMS

Add the fol lowing sentence to the end o f t he paragraph:

905.3 Required Installations. Sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be supplied by common risers.

Add the fol lowing sentence to the end o f t he paragraph:

905.6 Location of Class III Standpipe Hose Connection. Standpipes shall be designed in accordance with NFPA

14, except as herein modified. For combined systems, standpipe system risers shall serve as the water sprinkler systemrisers in buildings having both systems

SECTION 906PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Delete Subparagraph 906.1 and replace with the foll owing:

906.1 Where requi red.

1. General.

A. Portable fire extinguishers shall be external cartridge type.B. Travel distance to a portable fire extinguisher shall be measured from the most remote point to

the extinguisher along the natural and unobstructed path

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2. Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy

A. Offi ce Buildings.1) Required rating: 4A40BC

2) Maximum travel distance: 22.86 m.3) Additional requirements:

a. Provide additional fire extinguishers for specific hazards including, but not limited toelectrical rooms, and storage.

b. Provide additional extinguishers where hardlines and any special locking devices limitaccess to fire fighting appliances, when locating portable fire extinguishers.Exception: extinguishers shall not be located in consular waiting areas or in paths of egressleading from these areas.

B. Flammable Liquid Storage/Commercial Cooking/Woodworking Areas.1) Required rating: 10A60BC2) Maximum travel distance: 9.144 m from any flammable storage/commercial

cooking/woodworking area.3) Additional requirements:

a. Typical locations: snack bars, generator rooms, paint shops, fuel-dispensing areas, andfuel-fired equipment.

b. Additional extinguishers should be provided for specific hazards (e.g., electrical rooms,storage).

C. Electronic Areas and Classified Computer Rooms (CCR).1) Required rating: 4A40BC2) Additional requirements:

a. A minimum of one (1) shall be installed in or just outside the door of communicationscenters, computer rooms and other essential electronic areas.

D. Warehouse/Storage Buildings.1) Required rating: 10A60BC2) Maximum travel distance: 15.24m.3) Additional requirements:

a. Provide additional fire extinguishers for specific hazards including, but not limited toelectrical rooms, and storage.

. E. Residential Units.

1) Required rating: 4A40BC2) Minimum one (1) per dwelling

F. Residential Parking, Multi-vehicle:1) Required rating: 10A60BC2) Minimum one for every ten- (10) vehicle spaces.

G. Common areas: Apartment buildings and Marine Security Guard Quarters1) Required rating: 4A40BC.2) Maximum travel distance: 22.86m.3) Additional requirements:

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a. Provide a minimum of one per floor level.b. Provide additional fire extinguishers for specific hazards including, but not limited to

electrical rooms, and storage.

SECTION 907FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS


907.2.2 Group B. Automatic Fire Detection System shall be installed in all buildings. When an automatic sprinkler system is installed the fire alarm system shall be designed/installed as a partial system per NFPA #72 and the standardOBO-SPEC Fire Alarm Specification.


907.2.9 Group R Occupancies (Residential). Install a complete automatic fire detection system in the following

buildings:

1. Marine Security Guard Residences

2. Apartment Houses three or more stories in height or having sixteen or more dwelling units.

3. Throughout the Common Areas

4. Group R, Division 1: Fire alarm systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Fire Code,Section 907.2.8. When the entire building is protected by a completely automatic fire suppression system, alimited fire detection system incorporating the features described in Subsection 12.4.1.11 is required.

5. Single Station Smoke Detectors: Each dwelling unit shall be protected by single station smoke detectors withaudible bases properly installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Install the singlestation smoke detectors in each sleeping room and at a point centrally located in the corridor or area givingaccess to each separate sleeping area, and on each level if more than one level.

SECTION 912FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS


912.1 Fire Department Connections. A siamese connection shall be provided outside the compound adjacent to amain street in accordance with NFPA 13 and 14. The location of the fire department hose connections shall beapproved by OBO. The connection size and threads shall be compatible with the local fire department andconspicuously marked with bi-lingual signs. See Section 11.8 for signage requirements.

END OF CHAPTER IFC- 9 AMENDMENTS

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