San Francisco Fire Code Ch. 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings

CHAPTER 11: CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS.

Section 1101 of the International Fire Code is deleted.

Sections 1103.1 through 1103.1.1 of the International Fire Code are deleted. Sections 1103.4 through 1103.4.10 of the International Fire Code are deleted.

The following San Francisco Fire Code section replaces the corresponding International Fire Code section:

Sections 1104 through 1104.15 and 1104.17 through 1104.25 of the International Fire Code are deleted. The following San Francisco Fire Code section replaces the corresponding International Fire Code section:

1104.16.5. [For SF] Materials and Strength.

Components of fire escape stairways shall be constructed of non-combustible materials. Fire escape stairways and balconies shall support the dead load plus a live load as per design when installed. If the original structural design calculations are unavailable, then a registered design professional shall determine the structural adequacy of existing fire escape stairways and balconies.

1104.16.5.1. [For SF] Examination.

All fire escape stairways and balconies shall be examined for structural adequacy and safety in accordance with Section 1104.16.5 by a registered design professional or others acceptable to the fire code official every 5 years, or more frequently as requested by the fire code official. The inspection report shall be maintained on site and shall be made immediately available for review upon request by the fire code official.

Section 1105 of the International Fire Code is deleted.

Section 1106 of the International Fire Code is deleted.