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1301.6.7.1 Categories. The categories for HVAC sys- 1301.6.9 Fire alarm systems. Evaluate the capability of
tems are: the fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907 of
1. Category a—Plenums not in accordance with the International Building Code. Under the categories and
Section 602 of the International Mechanical occupancies in Table 1301.6.9, determine the appropriate
Code. -10 points. value and enter that value into Table 1301.7 under Safety
Parameter 1301.6.9, Fire Alarm System, for fire safety,
2. Category b—Air movement in egress elements means of egress, and general safety.
not in accordance with Section 1020.5 of the
International Building Code. -5 points. TABLE 1301.6.9
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM VALUES
3. Category c—Both Categories a and b are applica-
CATEGORIES
ble. -15 points. OCCUPANCY
a b a c d
4. Category d—Compliance of the HVAC system
with Section 1020.5 of the International Building A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, B, E, R -10 -5 0 5
Code and Section 602 of the International F, M, S 0 5 10 15
Mechanical Code. 0 points.
I-2 -4 1 2 5
5. Category e—Systems serving one story; or a cen-
tral boiler/chiller system without ductwork con- a. For buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system,
necting two or more stories. +5 points. add 2 points for activation by a sprinkler water-flow device.
1301.6.9.1 Categories. The categories for fire alarm
1301.6.8 Automatic fire detection. Evaluate the smoke
detection capability based on the location and operation of systems are:
automatic fire detectors in accordance with Section 907 of 1. Category a—None.
the International Building Code and the International 2. Category b—Fire alarm system with manual fire
Mechanical Code. Under the categories and occupancies alarm boxes in accordance with Section 907.4 of
in Table 1301.6.8, determine the appropriate value and the International Building Code and alarm notifi-
enter that value into Table 1301.7 under Safety Parameter cation appliances in accordance with Section
1301.6.8, Automatic Fire Detection, for fire safety, means 907.5.2 of the International Building Code.
of egress, and general safety. Facilities in Group I-2 occu-
pancies meeting Category a, b or c shall be considered to 3. Category c—Fire alarm system in accordance
fail the evaluation. with Section 907 of the International Building
Code.
TABLE 1301.6.8
AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION VALUES 4. Category d—Category c plus a required emer-
CATEGORIES gency voice/alarm communications system and a
OCCUPANCY fire command station that conforms to Section
a b c d e f
911 of the International Building Code and con-
A-1, A-3, F, M, tains the emergency voice/alarm communications
R, S-1 -10 -5 0 2 6 NA
system controls, fire department communication
A-2 -25 -5 0 5 9 NA system controls, and any other controls specified
A-4, B, E, S-2 -4 -2 0 4 8 NA in Section 911 of the International Building Code
where those systems are provided.
I-2 NP NP NP 4 5 2
1301.6.10 Smoke control. Evaluate the ability of a natural
NA = Not Applicable.
or mechanical venting, exhaust, or pressurization system
NP = Not Permitted.
to control the movement of smoke from a fire. Under the
1301.6.8.1 Categories. The categories for automatic categories and occupancies in Table 1301.6.10, determine
fire detection are: the appropriate value and enter that value into Table
1. Category a—None. 1301.7 under Safety Parameter 1301.6.10, Smoke Control,
for means of egress and general safety.
2. Category b—Existing smoke detectors in HVAC
systems and maintained in accordance with the TABLE 1301.6.10
International Fire Code. SMOKE CONTROL VALUES
3. Category c—Smoke detectors in HVAC systems. CATEGORIES
OCCUPANCY
The detectors are installed in accordance with the a b c d e f
requirements for new buildings in the Interna- A-1, A-2, A-3 0 1 2 3 6 6
tional Mechanical Code.
A-4, E 0 0 0 1 3 5
4. Category d—Smoke detectors throughout all a a a a a
floor areas other than individual sleeping units, B, M, R 0 2 3 3 3 4
tenant spaces and dwelling units. F, S 0 2 a 2 a 3 a 3 a 3 a
5. Category e—Smoke detectors installed through- I-2 -4 0 0 0 3 0
out the floor area.
a. This value shall be 0 if compliance with Category d or e in Section
6. Category f—Smoke detectors in corridors only. 1301.6.8.1 has not been obtained.

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