UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
Utilize Class I Division 2 electrical equipment and wiring as defined
by NFPA 70.
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PESTICIDE STORAGE AND HANDLING FACILITIES. Locate
facilities or operations involving the storage, mixing, or handling of non-
flammable pesticides a minimum of 30.5 m (100 ft) from the nearest building or
occupied structure.
Exception 1: Facilities of Type I construction as defined by the IBC,
may be located less than 30.5 m (100 ft) from the nearest building or occupied
structure, but not less than 9.1 m (30 ft) in any case.
Exception 2: Facilities protected by an automatic sprinkler system
may be located less than 30.5 m (100 ft) from the nearest building or occupied
structure, but not less than 9.1 m (30 ft) in any case.
Exception 3: Existing facilities involving the storage, mixing, or
handling of non-flammable pesticides are permitted in a building when all the
following are provided:
The building is completely protected, including the pesticide area,
by an automatic sprinkler system.
The pesticide area is separated by not less than one-hour fire rated
construction from the remainder of the building.
Duct work that penetrates fire rated partitions and wall assemblies
is provided with smoke and fire dampers.
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WINDOWLESS (LIMITED ACCESS) STRUCTURES. Windowless
(limited access) structures are defined in and must conform to the requirements
in NFPA 101. Provide windowless (limited access) structures three stories or
more in height with a manually activated smoke exhaust system.
6-23.1
Sprinkler Protection. Provide complete automatic sprinkler
protection for all windowless (limited access) structures.
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UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES. Underground structures are
defined in and must conform to the requirements in NFPA 101. Provide
underground structures that consist of two occupied levels or more, or that has
an occupied level that is greater than 7.6 m (25 ft) below grade level, with a
manually activated smoke exhaust system.
6-24.1
Sprinkler Protection. Provide complete automatic sprinkler
protection for all occupiable underground structures.
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