UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
CHAPTER 2
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
2-1
BASIC CRITERIA. Conform building construction to fire resistance
requirements, allowable floor area, building height limitations, and building
separation distance requirements of the IBC, except as modified by this UFC.
2-1.1
Egress and Safety to Life. Comply with NFPA 101 for building
construction related to egress and safety to life. For conflicts between the IBC
and NFPA 101 related to fire resistance rating, conform to NFPA 101 and
applicable criteria contained in this UFC. Appendix E provides a cross reference
between the construction types referenced in NFPA 220, Types of Building
Construction and the IBC.
2-1.2
Partitions. The IBC fire resistance requirements for permanent
partitions do not apply to non-bearing partitions in Type I and Type II
construction. For fire resistance ratings of non-bearing partitions in Type I and
Type II construction, comply with NFPA 101. Occupancy separation walls must
comply with the IBC.
2-1.3
Type of Construction. Follow the requirements of the IBC to
determine the permitted types of construction.
Exception: Type V (wood) roofs may be constructed on buildings
of Type I or II construction, provided that they are separated from all other areas
of the building by horizontal 2-hour concrete or masonry fire resistive
construction. These roofs will not require sprinkler protection but will require draft
stops to divide the spaces into areas not exceeding 280 M2 (3,000 ft2). Provide
self-closing and latching access doors of similar construction in the draft stop
where there is no other means of access to the area.
2-1.4
Separation Between Buildings. Use the IBC to determine
required separation distances between buildings.
2-1.4.1
Special Requirements. Meet the following special requirements
for the following building types:
Separate house trailers in accordance with NFPA 501A, Fire Safety
Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and
Communities.
Separate relocatable or prefabricated structures used for other than
family dwellings in accordance with the IBC requirements for
permanent buildings.
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