Where is a fire alarm actually required? In this episode, Engineering Manager Nicole Hickman and Industry Affairs Manager Dan Decker begin the occupancy-by-occupancy walkthrough of IBC Section 907.2, covering Groups A through I, the section of the building code that determines exactly when a fire alarm system is required.
In This Episode:
- The general requirements of Section 907.2, including the pull station and sprinkler system exception that applies across multiple occupancy groups
- Group A: Fire alarm triggers for assembly occupancies, including outdoor bleacher seating exceptions and emergency voice alarm requirements for large venues
- Group B: Business occupancy requirements, including ambulatory care facilities and a new 2024 IBC detection requirement for lithium-ion battery laboratories
- Group E: Educational occupancy voice evacuation rules and the pull station exceptions that apply to schools
- Group F: Factory occupancy requirements, including a new 2024 lithium-ion battery manufacturing detection rule
- Group H: Hazardous occupancy requirements for highly toxic gases and organic coatings
- Group I: A detailed look at institutional occupancies, including the distinct fire alarm and smoke detection rules for group homes, hospitals, and detention facilities
Code Corner with Dan Decker is a video podcast from Midwest Alarm Services covering fire and building codes for contractors, facility managers, and building owners. Each episode features Industry Affairs Manager Dan Decker and Engineering Manager Nicole Hickman breaking down real-world code requirements in plain language.
Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and should not be used as a single source of information for specific fire alarm system requirements. Always consult your relevant state, local, and national building and fire codes, as well as qualified professionals, for accurate and applicable requirements.