14B-30-3002 Hoistway enclosures.
The provisions of Section 3002 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise Section 3002.1.2 to read:
"3002.1.2 Hardware.
Hardware on opening protectives shall be installed as tested, except that interlocks, mechanical locks and electric contacts, door and gate electric contacts and door-operating mechanisms shall be exempt from the fire test requirements."
2. Revise Section 3002.3, including its exception, to read:
"3002.3 Emergency signs.
A pictorial sign shall be posted adjacent to each elevator call station on all floors instructing occupants to use the exit stairways and not to use the elevators in case of fire."
3. Revise Section 3002.4 to read:
"3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher in new buildings.
Where elevators are provided in new buildings and additions with six or more stories above grade plane or two or more basements, not less than one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all stories. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate an ambulance stretcher 24 inches by 84 inches (610 mm by 2134 mm) with not less than 5-inch (127 mm) radius corners, in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame."
4. Delete Section 3002.5.
5. Delete the exception to Section 3002.7.
6. Revise Section 3002.9 to read:
"3002.9 Plumbing, gas and mechanical systems.
Plumbing, fuel gas and mechanical systems, other than elevator equipment, shall not be located in an elevator hoistway enclosure.
Exceptions:
1. Floor drains, sumps and sump pumps shall be permitted at the base of the hoistway enclosure provided that they are indirectly connected to the plumbing system.
2. Mechanical systems associated with hoistway pressurization or cooling."
7. Add new Sections 3002.10 and 3002.11 to read:
"3002.10 Electrical, fire protection and communications wiring.
Electrical, fire protection and communications wiring not essential to the elevator shall not be located in an elevator hoistway enclosure.
3002.11 Sprinkler locations.
Automatic sprinklers shall not be installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machinery spaces, control rooms, control spaces and elevator hoistways, except sprinklers shall be installed to protect the bottom of the pit in newly-installed sprinkler systems.
Exception: Sprinkler locations required by state or federal law."
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 93)
