UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
6-2.2.2.2
New Townhouse, Duplex and Single Family Housing. Sprinkler
protection is not required for townhouse (attached single-family dwellings),
duplex, and single family detached family housing. See paragraphs 6-2.1.2
through 6-2.1.4.
6-2.3
Existing Multi-Family Housing. Existing housing must be
considered multi-family housing unless it meets one of the definitions in
paragraphs 6-2.1.2, 6-2.1.3, or 6-2.1.4. In accordance with Office of Under
Secretary of Defense memorandum dated 14 January 2002, all windows in
existing housing must comply with NFPA 101 as a secondary means of escape
by 2007, unless a waiver is obtained from the component's AHJ.
6-2.3.1
Whole House Improvement Projects. These requirements must
be effective beginning with Fiscal Year 2005 projects.
6-2.3.1.1
Projects That Exceed 50% of the Replacement Cost. Ensure
that a minimum of 1-hour fire resistive construction is provided between dwelling
units, and between the dwelling unit and attached parking. Provide sprinkler
protection in accordance with requirements specified in paragraph 6-2.2.2.
Provide smoke alarms in accordance with paragraph 6-2.2.1.
6-2.3.1.2
Projects That are Less Than 50% of the Replacement Cost.
Provide hard-wired smoke alarms in the hallway between the bedroom areas and
the rest of the dwelling unit, and on each additional story of the family living unit,
including the basement. The smoke alarms should be interconnected so that
when one goes into alarm, they all will go into alarm. The smoke alarms must
comply with the requirements of NFPA 72 and NFPA 101.
6-2.3.2
Minor Improvement and Repair Projects. For minor
improvement and repair projects, depending on the scope of the project, sprinkler
protection should be considered for installation. At a minimum, smoke alarms
must obtain power that uses the commercial light and power source, and must be
located on every level of the dwelling unit.
Note: For projects that are cutting into a third of the walls, sprinkler
protection can be provided with minimal cost impact to the project.
6-2.3.3
Kitchen Improvements. For all improvement or repair projects
involving kitchen work, it is recommended to provide sprinkler protection in the
kitchen if sprinkler protection is not included in the project. The installation of
sprinklers must comply with the requirements of NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R.
6-2.4
Kitchen Range Hood Extinguishing Systems. Kitchen range
hood extinguishing systems are not required and are not recommended in new,
revitalized or existing housing. However, if they are installed, the installation
must be in compliance with NFPA 96 and must shut down the heat source of the
cooking equipment (gas or electric) upon discharge.
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