Fire Riser Room Signage Requirements
Hugo cbo nfsa s director of codes and fire protection.
Fire riser room signage requirements. Smoking no smoking. The minimum size of the equipment. Room containing fire sprinkler riser assemblies and control equipment shall be identified with a 12 in. Required building signage checklist below is a checklist for the general signage in new buildings as required by the 2015 editions of the international building code ibc and international fire code ifc.
This article will examine the code requirements for fire sprinkler signs according to nfpa 13 simplifying the subject for contractors and building owners. 511 5 fire protection equipment rooms. Are you looking to buy signs to mark your fire protection system. Revision date 11 10 2016.
Assemblies like this are often found in riser rooms. For this reason it s important to check your local fire ordinances for sign requirements. Signs for fire extinguishers fire department hose valves exit signs or other life safety equipment should be posted and maintained as directed by the fire official. Some local fire codes have size requirements for.
Sign that reads riser room example. Many local codes expand upon these requirements with more detailed riser room mandates so it s always important to check with your specific authority having jurisdiction ahj to ensure your. The general information provided by this sign is very useful for the purposes of ensuring comprehensive inspection testing and maintenance so that all requirements of nfpa 25 standard for the inspection testing and maintenance of water based fire protection systems are met. This room shall have an external door shall be installed inside the building with a door providing access into the fire equipment room.
These signs should identify the foor level stair level and exit level. The fire equipment room shall be used for fire protection equipment and controls only. Sprinkler risers and valves or other fire detection suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department. Box and the document box for as built drawings shall be located within the room.
Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas that require only one. Guide to fire sprinkler changes in the 2018 ifc ibc irc and iebc by jeffrey m.