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Eugene Rihanek

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Generally an architect, as you've stated should have that on their code break down sheet.

How to find it yourself:

tl;dr go to the state website and get googlin

States will adopt or publish their own building code. Some States will adopt building code without alteration such as IBC, you can then go to that code and look up the addition that will be in use. For IBC go to chapter 35: REFERENCED STANDARDS for IBC 2018 its NFPA 13-16 for IBC 2015 Its NFPA 13-13

Other states such as New York make their own version of code usually based on IBC but have specifics added in or taken out.
As an example: I think California doesn't allow 13R, can anyone confirm?

There are also notices of adoption released by states. If a new version of NFPA 13,14 ect is released prior to or in advance of the the regular IBC/state code cycle a state may choose to adopt that. There are several states using NFPA 2019 now for instance. This information should be posted on the state website but often can be hard to find. Figure no less than 4hrs of digging for this and other information such as backflow requirements and fire department connections. If you have a contact that works in a jurisdiction you're not familiar with you should contact them and save yourself some heartache.

Large metropolitan areas can also have their own code so you need to double check those AHJ's as well.

Maybe a popular website with a great forum and blog could set up a page that tracts local codes?

Can only speak for CA

The state adopts the I codes and amends them, thus calling them the CA Fire Code or CA Bldg Code. Design standards like NFPA are adopted by referenced in Ch. 80. For example the 2018 I codes are the current 2019 CA Codes (Bldg and Fire for example). In Ch. 80 it specifies the NFPA Standard and what edition is adopted and then further lists any amendments to said standard. For NFPA 13, the 2016 edition is the current adopted edition. And NFPA 13R and 13D are adopted and amended. For the 2022 CA Fire Code, NFPA 13 2022 edition will be adopted (skipping the 2019 13 edition).

There are websites (e.g. American State Building Codes -building-codes-state/) that identify Code Department websites by state. Some states defer to local Code adoption by county or city.

The appropriate AHJ (authority having jurisduction) determines the adopted Code(s). Typically the "Fire Protection" standards (e.g. NFPA 13) are adopted and enforced by the fire department (e.g. fire marshall ... state, county, city). If a specific standard has not been individually adopted, the adopted Code (e.g. IBC and/or NFPA 101) includes a "referenced standards" identifying which standard it references. For instance, the 2021 IBC and the 202 NFPA 101 both reference the 2019 NFPA 13 since that was the latest edtition when these Codes were adopted.

This is a tough subject on many projects when doing work around the world. As a rule, I start out complying with the most current version. But I have seen projects still using codes that are many versions out of date.

I get into this often with ITM #25 work because we need to determine what standard was in place at the time of construction. Year ago, I downloaded every building code my state adopted, extracted the referenced standards and attached that to the Fire Protection Chapter (9 or 10) and referenced NFPA standard.

In Connecticut, the state Fire Marshal's office establishes which version of the NFPA codes are in effect and publishes it in the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code. There is an advisory committee which reviews the NFPA codes prior to approving them. At present, Connecticut is using the 2013 version of NFPA 13.

Just piling on to the wisdom of others.

Follow what is current UNLESS a newer edition provides a design / installation advantage that was previously unavailable.

Use the argument that the newest, most current edition provides an advantage to the project.

Many states have adopted the Fire Prevention code. The Fire Prevention code is NFPA 1 and NFPA 101. Each state may have specific additions or omissions from NFPA 1 and 101 that they can add. Either way you can go to chapter two of the currently adopted NFPA 1 or 101 and see the current editions that will apply for all other NFPA codes. The currently adopted edition of The Fire prevention code is the 7th. (2018 edition of NFPA 1 & 101). This will run on 3 year cycle before it changes to the 2021 edition.

Remember that the state rule or IBC rule is to be considered as the minimum requirements.
Some Insurance companies may ask to follow the latest version of the standards, otherwise you will end up with recommendations and possibly additional premium fees.
This is not a mandatory requirement (not the law), as you may change your Insurance company, but for large industrial groups, you sometimes have no other choice

Regardless of the code you use, in order to provide the best service to your customer, I would look at more recent editions to see if any substantial changes have been made and present them to the customer as often editions being used are years behind the most recent edition. For example, I remember a large apartment project where they used an earlier edition of NFPA 13 which did not have the car stacker extra hazard sprinkler design requirement. The customer was putting in car stackers per the plans. Everything was approved and finished, then it came to me to review for insurance and I had to say no. I am sure that owner was very upset when he found out he couldn't get insurance anywhere because of that. I have other examples but in a nutshell, I would let the customer know what his options are.

For starters, I go to the International Code Council's website
There you can "Find Codes by State" with an interactive map of the U.S. Click on the project's State and it'll list the currently adopted Codes plus previous editions (and when you hover over the Code you can use the "View as Basic" to peruse the Code for free) Remember, these are the Codes adopted at the State level, you'll have to research your project's local jurisdictions to see what amendments/ordinances may also apply.

I would recommend designing to the latest published standard.

Designing to the state adopted is the minimum - I don't know of anything that specifically says that you cannot use the latest version.

In some instances you will be installing a system no longer allowed or proven to be inadequate. For example, the new multiple row rack depth limits/flue space requirements or changes in the allowed ESFR options in NPFA 13 -2022

NFPA has issued the latest version of NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code in the 2016 edition. The goal of the revision process is to provide NFPA 72 users with rules that both comprehensively and accurately reflect the field of fire alarm design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.

It is imperative to remain up to date with changes to the code, because they take into account advances in technology as well as address any issues that may have needed adjustment from the previous version of the code. Review the latest edition of the code for the complete picture of the changes.

The minimum required fire alarm system documentation in the code has been expanded in the 2016 edition. By expanding the amount of documentation that is required, a more complete picture of the fire alarm system can be recorded. The following additional information is now required by either the authority having jurisdiction or where required by code:

During the design phase, certain assumptions and decisions are made regarding the spaces for which the system is being designed. The additional documentation is intended to facilitate the plan review process and to minimize the potential for misinterpretation during construction. It also should enhance the site inspection and acceptance testing process.

The 2016 edition of the code modified the language allowing a performance approach for providing survivability. The specific hourly rating for the performance alternative was deleted, and annex material was added to explain the rationale and to provide some examples that could be considered. There are situations where a non-fire-rated or 1-hour fire-rated building may use partial evacuation. That would be one example where providing 2-hour fire-rated cable or 2-hour-rated enclosures for circuits and equipment may not be appropriate. Some specific exceptions have been added. Those will be reviewed in the changes to Chapter 24.

Another change to this chapter is the addition of a new class of circuit. The new Class N circuit has been added to specifically address the use of modern network infrastructure in fire alarm and emergency communication systems. Class N circuits have the following performance requirements:

A large amount of explanatory material, including sample block diagrams containing Class N circuits, has been added to Appendix A. Refer to this explanatory material to obtain a better understanding of the intent of the code regarding the new Class N circuit.

NFPA 72-2016 now states that the in-building emergency radio communication systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 1221: Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems. Although this section has changed, the survivability criteria for these systems has remained in Chapter 24.

In the 2013 edition of the code, the "total coverage" requirement in Section 17.5.3.1 stated that total coverage included "all rooms, halls, storage areas, basements, attics, lofts, spaces above suspended ceilings, and other subdivisions and accessible spaces, as well as the inside of all closets, elevator shafts, enclosed stairways, dumbwaiter shafts, and chutes." In the 2016 edition, the phrase "as well as the inside of all closets, elevator shafts, enclosed stairways, dumbwaiter shafts, and chutes" has been removed.

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