AMENDMENTS TO THE BOCA NATIONAL BUILDING CODE/1996

CHAPTER 4 - SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY

(Amd) 402.5.9 Service areas fronting on exit passageways and corridors: Mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, building service areas and service elevators are permitted to open directly into exit passageways and exit corridors provided that the required fire resistance rating of the exit enclosure is maintained and that such rooms or areas are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 906.0.

(Amd) 407.3 Beneath rooms: Private garages located beneath habitable rooms in occupancies in Use Group R-1, R-2, or I-1 shall be separated from adjacent interior spaces by fire partitions and floor/ceiling assemblies which are constructed with not less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating. Private garages located beneath habitable rooms in occupancies in Use Group R-3 shall be separated from adjacent interior spaces by minimum 5/8-inch type X gypsum board on the garage side of all walls, ceilings and combustible structural supports. Gypsum board joints shall be finished in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

Exception: Wood structural members of the minimum dimensions specified in Section 2304.0 for Type 4 construction shall be acceptable without any further protection.

(Amd) 407.4 Attached to rooms: Private garages attached side by side to rooms in occupancies in Use Group R-1, R-2, R-3, or I-1 shall be completely separated from the interior spaces and the attic area by means of minimum 5/8-inch type X gypsum board applied to the garage side. Gypsum board joints shall be finished in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

(Amd) 407.6 Opening protectives: The door opening protectives shall comply with one of the following.

1. 1 ¾-inch solid core wood door, or

2. 1 ¾-inch solid or honeycomb core steel door, or

3. 20-minute rated fire door.

Doors shall be fitted with a self-closing device.

(Amd) 412.2 Definitions: The following shall, for the purpose of this section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meaning shown herein.

(Amd) Platform: The raised area within a building used for the presentation of music, plays, or other entertainment; the head tables for special guests; the raised area for lecturers and speakers; boxing and wrestling rings; theater-in-the round; and for similar purposes wherein there are no overhead drops, pieces of scenery, or stage effects other than lighting and a screening valance. A temporary platform is one installed for use for not more than 30 days.

(Amd) 418.3.3 Liquefied petroleum gas distribution facilities: The design and construction of propane, butane, propylene, butylene and other liquefied petroleum gas distribution facilities shall conform to the applicable provisions of Sections 418.3.3.1 through 418.3.3.5.2 and regulations adopted pursuant to section 29-331, C.G.S. The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas systems shall conform to the fire safety code listed in Chapter 35. The design and installation of piping, equipment and systems which utilize liquefied petroleum gas shall be in accordance with the mechanical code listed in Chapter 35. Liquefied petroleum gas distribution facilities shall be ventilated in accordance with the mechanical code listed in Chapter 35 and Section 418.3.3.1.

(Add) 421.1.1 Health Department regulation: No person shall construct, substantially alter or reconstruct a swimming pool, other than for a single-family residence, until the construction documents and water discharge provisions have been approved by the Department of Public Health, in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to section 19a-36, C.G.S.

(Add) 421.10.5 Temporary enclosures: A temporary enclosure shall be installed in accordance with Section 3304.2 prior to the commencement of the installation of any in-ground swimming pool.

Exception: Where a permanent enclosure is provided prior to excavation.

(Add) 421.12 Accessibility: Public swimming pools, when less than 50 meters in length, shall be provided with ramps or approved fixed or portable lifting equipment for the purpose of providing assisted access to the water for persons with disabilities. Public swimming pools, when 50 meters or more in length, shall be provided with ramps. All public swimming pools, pool decks, toilet facilities, showers, locker and dressing areas shall be accessible and located along accessible routes.

(Add) 421.12.1 Slopes and handrails: The slopes of ramps for accessibility, where required, shall not exceed one unit vertical to eight units horizontal (1:8) where located at least 24 inches below the water line and one unit vertical to 12 units horizontal (1:12) above that point. Ramps shall be provided with handrails on both sides in accordance with Section 1022.0.

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