4101:1-31-01 Special construction.  

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    4101:1-31-01  Special construction.

     

    [Comment: When a reference is made within this rule to a federal statutory provision, an industry consensus standard, or any other technical publication, the specific date and title of the publication as well as the name and address of the promulgating agency are listed in rule 4101:1-35-01 of the Administrative Code. The application of the referenced standards shall be limited and as prescribed in section 102.5 of rule 4101:1-1-01 of the Administrative Code.]

     

     

    SECTION 3101 GENERAL

     

    3101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern special building construction including membrane structures, temporary structures, pedestrian walkways and tunnels, automatic vehicular gates, awnings and canopies, marquees, signs, and towers and antennas.

     

    SECTION 3102 MEMBRANE STRUCTURES

     

                                                                            General. The provisions of this section shall apply to tents, air-supported, air-inflated, membrane-covered cable and membrane-covered frame structures,  and tensioned membrane structures collectively known as membrane structures  including circus and carnival tents, entertainment, recreational and food service establishments and other similar structures. Membrane structures covering water storage facilities, water clarifiers, water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, greenhouses and similar facilities not used for human occupancy are required to meet only the requirements of Sections 3102.3.1 and 3102.7. Membrane structures erected on a building, balcony, deck or other shall comply with this section.

     

                                Approval required. Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37 m2) shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first receiving plan approval in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.

     

    Exceptions:

     

    1.      Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2.      Tents open on all sides which comply with all of the following:

    2.1Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 m2).

    2.2The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side with a minimum clearance of less than 12 feet, not exceeding 700 square feet (65 m2).

    2.3A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to all structures  and other tents.

                                            Construction requirements.   Construction shall comply with this code and the applicable provisions of Chapter 24 in the fire code.                                     

                          Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein.

    AIR-INFLATED STRUCTURE. A structure that uses air-pressurized membrane beams, arches or other elements to enclose space. Occupants of such a structure do not occupy the pressurized area used to support the structure.

    AIR-SUPPORTED STRUCTURE. A building wherein the shape of the structure is attained by air pressure and occupants of the structure are within the elevated pressure area. Air-supported structures are of two basic types:

    Double skin. Similar to a single skin, but with an attached liner that is separated from the outer skin and provides an airspace which serves for insulation, acoustic, aesthetic or similar purposes.

    Single skin. Where there is only the single outer skin and the air pressure is directly against that skin.

    CABLE-RESTRAINED,  AIR-SUPPORTED  STRUCTURE.  A  structure  in

    which the uplift is resisted by cables or webbings which are anchored to either foundations or dead men. Reinforcing cable or webbing is attached by various methods to the membrane or is an integral part of the membrane. This is not a cable-supported structure.

    CANOPY. A permanent structure or architectural projection of rigid construction over which a covering is attached that provides weather protection, identity or

    decoration, and shall be structurally independent or supported by attachment to a building on one end and by not less than one stanchion on the outer end.

    MEMBRANE-COVERED CABLE STRUCTURE. A nonpressurized structure in which a mast and cable system provides support and tension to the membrane weather barrier and the membrane imparts stability to the structure.

    MEMBRANE-COVERED FRAME STRUCTURE. A nonpressurized building wherein the structure is composed of a rigid framework to support a tensioned membrane which provides the weather barrier.

    NONCOMBUSTIBLE MEMBRANE STRUCTURE. A membrane structure in which the membrane and all component parts of the structure are noncombustible.

    TENT. A structure, enclosure or shelter, with or without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fabric or other pliable material supported by any manner except by air or the contents that it protects.

                          Type of construction. Noncombustible membrane structures shall be classified as Type IIB construction. Noncombustible frame or cable-supported structures covered by an approved membrane in accordance with Section 3102.3.1 shall be classified as Type IIB construction. Heavy timber frame-supported structures covered by an approved membrane in accordance with Section 3102.3.1 shall be classified as Type IV construction. Other membrane structures shall be classified as Type V construction.

    Exception: Plastic less than 30 feet (9144 mm) above any floor used in greenhouses, where occupancy by the general public is not authorized, and for aquaculture pond covers is not required to meet the fire propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701.

                                            Membrane and interior liner material. Membranes and interior liners shall be either noncombustible as set forth in Section 703.4 or meet the fire propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 and the manufacturer's test protocol.

    Exception: Plastic less than 20 mil (0.5 mm) in thickness used in greenhouses, where occupancy by the general public is not authorized, and for aquaculture pond covers is not required to meet the fire propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701.

                          Allowable floor areas. The area of a membrane structure shall not exceed the limitations set forth in Table 503, except as provided in Section 506.

                          Maximum height. Membrane structures shall not exceed one story nor shall such structures exceed the height limitations in feet set forth in Table 503.

    Exception: Noncombustible membrane structures serving as roofs only.

                          Mixed construction. Membrane structures shall be permitted to be utilized as specified in this section as a portion of buildings of other types of construction. Height and area limits shall be as specified for the type of construction and occupancy of the building.

                                            Noncombustible membrane. A noncombustible membrane shall be permitted for use as the roof or as a skylight of any building or atrium of a building of any type of construction provided it is at least 20 feet (6096 mm) above any floor, balcony or gallery.

    3102.6.1.1 Membrane. A membrane meeting the fire propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 shall be permitted to be used as the roof or as a skylight on buildings of Types IIB, III, IV and V construction, provided it is at least 20 feet (6096 mm) above any floor, balcony or gallery.

                          Engineering design. The structure shall be designed and constructed to sustain dead loads; loads due to tension or inflation; live loads including wind, snow or flood and seismic loads and in accordance with Chapter 16.

                          Inflation systems. Air-supported and air-inflated structures shall be provided with primary and auxiliary inflation systems to meet the minimum requirements of Sections 3102.8.1 through 3102.8.3.

                                            Equipment requirements. This inflation system shall consist of one or more blowers and shall include provisions for automatic control to maintain the required inflation pressures. The system shall be so designed as to prevent overpressurization of the system.

                                                              Auxiliary inflation system. In addition to the primary inflation system, in buildings exceeding 1,500 square feet (140 m2) in area, an auxiliary inflation system shall be provided with sufficient capacity to maintain the inflation of the structure in case of primary system failure.

    The auxiliary inflation system shall operate automatically when there is a loss of internal pressure and when the primary blower system becomes inoperative.

                                                              Blower equipment. Blower equipment shall meet all of the following requirements:

    1.      Blowers shall be powered by continuous-rated motors at the maximum power required for any flow condition as required by the structural design.

    2.      Blowers shall be provided with inlet screens, belt guards and other protective devices as required by the building official to provide protection from injury.

    3.      Blowers shall be housed within a weather-protecting structure.

    4.      Blowers  shall  be  equipped  with  backdraft  check  dampers  to minimize air loss when inoperative.

    5.      Blower  inlets  shall  be  located  to  provide  protection  from  air contamination. The location of inlets shall be approved.

                                            Standby power. Wherever an auxiliary inflation system is required, an approved standby power-generating system shall be provided. The system shall be equipped with a suitable means for automatically starting the generator set upon failure of the normal electrical service and for automatic transfer and operation of all of the required electrical functions at full power within 60 seconds of such service failure. Standby power shall be capable of operating independently for a minimum of 4 hours.

                                            Support provisions. A system capable of supporting the membrane in the event of deflation shall be provided for in air-supported and air-inflated structures having an occupant load of 50 or more or where covering a swimming pool regardless of occupant load. The support system shall be capable of maintaining membrane structures used as a roof for Type I construction not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) above floor or seating areas. The support system shall be capable of maintaining other membranes at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the floor, seating area or surface of the water.

    SECTION 3103 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

                          General. Temporary structures shall comply with section 102.8.

    3103.1.1 Permit required. Deleted.

                          Construction documents. Deleted.

                          Location. Deleted.

                          Means of egress. Deleted.

    SECTION 3104

    PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND TUNNELS

                          General. This section shall apply to connections between buildings such as pedestrian walkways or tunnels, located at, above or below grade level, that are used as a means of travel by persons. The pedestrian walkway shall not contribute to the building area or the number of stories or height of connected buildings.

                          Separate  structures.  Connected  buildings  shall  be  considered  to  be separate structures.

    Exceptions:

    1.Buildings on the same lot in accordance with Section 503.1.2.

    2.For purposes of calculating the number of Type B units required by Chapter 11, structurally connected buildings and buildings with multiple wings shall be considered one structure.

                          Construction.  The  pedestrian  walkway  shall  be  of  noncombustible construction.

    Exceptions:

    1.      Combustible   construction   shall   be   permitted   where   connected buildings are of combustible construction.

    2.      Fire-retardant-treated wood, in accordance with Section 603.1, Item 25.3, shall be permitted for the roof construction of the pedestrian walkway where connected buildings are a minimum of Type I or II construction.

                          Contents.  Only  materials  and  decorations  approved  by  the  building official shall be located in the pedestrian walkway.

                          Fire barriers between pedestrian walkways and buildings. Walkways shall be separated from the interior of the building by not less than 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712, or both. This protection shall extend vertically from a point 10 feet (3048 mm) above the walkway roof surface or the connected building roof line, whichever is lower, down to a point 10 feet (3048 mm) below the walkway and horizontally 10 feet (3048 mm) from each side of the pedestrian walkway. Openings within the l0-foot (3048 mm) horizontal extension of the protected walls beyond the walkway shall be equipped with devices providing a ¾-hour fire protection rating in accordance with Section 715.

    Exception: The walls separating the pedestrian walkway from a connected building and the openings within the 10 foot (3048 mm) horizontal extension of the protected walls beyond the walkway are not required to have a fire- resistance rating by this section where any of the following conditions exist:

    1.      The distance between the connected buildings is more than 10 feet (3048 mm). The pedestrian walkway and connected buildings, except for open parking garages, are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The wall is capable of resisting the passage of smoke or is constructed of a tempered, wired or laminated glass wall and doors subject to the following:

    1.1  The wall or glass separating the interior of the building from the pedestrian walkway shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the sprinkler system shall completely wet the entire surface of interior sides of the wall or glass when actuated;

    1.2  The glass shall be in a gasketed frame and installed in such a manner that the framing system will deflect without breaking (loading) the glass before the sprinkler operates; and

    1.3  Obstructions shall not be installed between the sprinkler heads and the wall or glass.

    2.The distance between the connected buildings is more than 10 feet (3048 mm) and both sidewalls of the pedestrian walkway are at least 50 percent open with the open area uniformly distributed to prevent the accumulation of smoke and toxic gases.

    3.Buildings are on the same lot in accordance with Section 503.1.2.

    4.Where exterior walls of connected buildings are required by Section 705 to have a fire-resistance rating greater than 2 hours, the walkway shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

    The previous exceptions shall apply to pedestrian walkways having a maximum height above grade of three stories or 40 feet (12 192 mm), or five stories or 55 feet (16 764 mm) where sprinklered.

                          Public way. Pedestrian walkways over a public way shall also comply with Chapter 32.

                          Egress. Access shall be provided at all times to a pedestrian walkway that serves as a required exit.

                          Width. The unobstructed width of pedestrian walkways shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm). The total width shall not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm).

                          Exit access travel. The length of exit access travel shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm).

    Exceptions:

    1.      Exit access travel distance on a pedestrian walkway equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall not exceed 250 feet (76 200 mm).

    2.      Exit access travel distance on a pedestrian walkway constructed with both sides at least 50 percent open shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm).

    3.      Exit access travel distance on a pedestrian walkway constructed with both sides at least 50 percent open, and equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, shall not exceed 400 feet (122 m).

                              Tunneled walkway. Separation between the tunneled walkway and the building to which it is connected shall not be less than 2-hour fire-resistant construction and openings therein shall be protected in accordance with Table 715.4.

    SECTION 3105 AWNINGS AND CANOPIES

                          General. Awnings or canopies shall comply with the requirements of this section and other applicable sections of this code.

                          Definition. The following term shall, for the purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meaning shown herein.

    CANOPY. A permanent structure or architectural projection of rigid construction over which a covering is attached that provides weather protection, identity or decoration, and shall be structurally independent or supported by attachment to a building on one end and by not less than one stanchion on the outer end.

    RETRACTABLE AWNING. A retractable awning is a cover with a frame that retracts against a building or other structure to which it is entirely supported.

                          Design and construction. Awnings and canopies shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind or other lateral loads and live loads as required by Chapter 16 with due allowance for shape, open construction and similar features that relieve the pressures or loads. Structural members shall be protected to prevent deterioration. Awnings shall have frames of noncombustible material, fire-retardant-treated wood, wood of Type IV size, or 1-hour construction with combustible or noncombustible covers and shall be either fixed, retractable, folding or collapsible.

                          Canopy materials. Canopies shall be constructed of a rigid framework with an approved covering that meets the fire propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 or has a flame spread index not greater than 25 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723.

    SECTION 3106 MARQUEES

                          General. Marquees shall comply with this section and other applicable sections of this code. Marquee signs shall comply with the provisions of section 3107.13.

                          Thickness. Deleted.

                          Roof construction. Where the roof or any part thereof is a skylight, the skylight shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 24. Every roof and skylight of a marquee shall be sloped to downspouts that shall conduct any drainage from the marquee in such a manner so as not to spill onto an accessible route or a walking surface serving an exit discharge.

                          Location prohibited. Every marquee shall be so located as not to interfere with the operation of any exterior standpipe, and such that the marquee does not obstruct the clear passage of stairways or exit discharge from the building.

                          Construction. A marquee shall be supported entirely from the building and constructed of materials permitted for the construction type of the building. Marquees shall be designed as required in Chapter 16. Structural members shall be protected to prevent deterioration.

    SECTION 3107 SIGNS

                          General.  Signs  shall  be  designed,  constructed  and  maintained  in accordance with this and other applicable sections in this code.

                                            Construction documents and written consent. Construction documents for signs shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1. The application for approval shall be accompanied by the written consent of the owner or lessee of the property upon which the sign is to be erected.

    Exceptions:

    1.      Signs painted directly on building surfaces.

    2.      Temporary yard signs.

    3.      Signs erected by federal, state and local transportation authorities.

    4.      Signs not more than 2.5 ft.2 in area (0.23m2).

    5.      Signs required in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11.

    6.      Signs  undergoing  minor  repairs  in  accordance  with  section 102.10.2.

                          Definitions. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section, have the meanings shown herein. Refer to Chapter 2 of this code for general definitions.

    SIGN. Any fabricated panel or display structure or illuminated device consisting of any letter, figure, character, mark, picture, stroke, stripe, line, trademark, reading matter or other types of graphics, which is constructed, placed, attached, erected, fastened, or manufactured in a manner that is used for the attraction of the public to any place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine, or merchandise, which is displayed outdoors for recognized advertising purposes. Signs shall be classified and conform to the requirements of those classifications as set forth in this code.

    COMBINATION  SIGN:  A  sign  incorporating  any  combination  of  the features of a pole, projecting or roof sign.

    DISPLAY  SIGN:  The  area  made  available  by  the  sign  structure  for  the purpose of displaying the advertising message.

    ELECTRIC SIGN: A sign containing electrical wiring, but not including signs illuminated by an exterior light source.

    GROUND SIGN: A billboard or similar type of sign which is supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground other than a pole sign, as defined by this code.

    MARQUEE SIGN. A sign attached to or hung from a marquee projecting from and supported by the building and extending beyond the building wall, building line or street lot line.

    POLE SIGN: A sign wholly supported by one or more poles in the ground.

    PROJECTING SIGN: A sign other than a wall sign, which projects from and is supported by a wall of a building or structure.

    ROOF SIGN: A sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building or structure.

    SIGN STRUCTURE: Any structure which supports a sign as defined in this code. A sign structure is permitted to be a single pole and is not required to be an integral part of the building.

    WALL SIGN: Any sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall.

                          Location restrictions. Signs shall not be erected in a manner that would confuse or obstruct the view of or interfere with exit signs required by Chapter 10. Signs shall not be erected, constructed so as to obstruct any fire escape or any window or door or opening used as a means of egress. Signs shall not be attached to fire escapes, nor shall they be placed in such a manner as to interfere with any opening required for ventilation.

                          Identification. Every outdoor sign shall be plainly marked with the name of the person, firm or corporation erecting and maintaining the sign.

                          Structural requirements. Signs shall be constructed to comply with the structural requirements of this section.

                                            Structural  loads.  Signs  shall  be  designed  and  constructed  to withstand all structural loads as provided for in Chapter 16.

                                            Working stresses. The allowable working stresses for signs shall conform with the requirements of Chapter 16. The working stresses of supports and their fastenings shall not exceed 25 per cent of their ultimate strength.

    Exceptions:

    1.      The allowable working stresses for steel and wood shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 22 and Chapter 23.

    2.      The working strength of chains, cables, wire ropes, steel rods and similar products shall not exceed one-fifth of their ultimate strength.

                                            Attachment. Signs shall be securely fastened  to  supporting structures with anchors, bolts, expansion screws or other approved devices to safely support the loads applied.

                          Electrical Illumination. A sign shall not be illuminated by other than electrical means, and electrical devices and wiring shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 27. Any open spark or flame shall not be used for display purposes unless approved by the building official.

                                            Internally illuminated signs. Except as provided for in sections 402.16 and 2611, where internally illuminated signs have sign facings of wood or approved plastic, the area of such facing section shall not be more than 120 ft.2 (11.16 m2) and the wiring for electric lighting shall be entirely enclosed in the sign cabinet with a clearance of not less than 2 inches (51 mm) from the facing material.

    Exception: The dimensional limitation of 120 ft.2 (11.16 m2) shall not apply to sign facing sections made from flame resistant-coated fabric (ordinarily known as "flexible sign face plastic") that weighs less than 20 oz./yd.2 (678 g/m2) and which, when tested in accordance with NFPA 701,

    meets the fire propagation performance requirements of both Test 1 and 2 or that when tested in accordance with an approved test method, exhibits an average burn time of 2 seconds or less and a burning extent of 5.9 inches (150 mm) or less for 10 specimens.

                                            Electrical service. Signs that require electrical service shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 27.

                          Combustible materials. Wood, approved plastic or plastic veneer panels as provided for in Chapter 26, or other materials of combustible characteristics similar to wood, used for moldings, copings, nailing blocks, letters, latticing and similar features shall comply with section 3107.9, and shall not be used for other ornamental features of signs unless approved by the building official.

                                            Plastic materials. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, plastic materials which burn at a rate no faster than 2.5 inches per minute (64

    mm/s) when tested in accordance with ASTM D 635 shall be deemed approved plastics and may be used as the display surface material and for the letters, decorations and facings on signs and outdoor display structures.

                                            Electric sign faces. Individual plastic facings of electric signs shall not exceed 200 square feet (18.6 m2) in area.

                                               Area limitation. If the display surface exceeds 200 ft.2 (18.6 m2), the area occupied or covered by approved plastics shall be limited to 200 ft.2 (18.6 m2) plus 50 per cent of the difference between 200 ft.2 (18.6 m2) and the area of display surface. The area of plastic on a display surface shall not in any case exceed 1,100 ft.2 (102 m2).

                                            Plastic  appurtenances.  Letters  and  decorations  mounted  on  an approved plastic facing or display surface may consist of approved plastics.

                          Animated devices. Signs that contain moving sections or ornaments shall have fail-safe provisions to prevent the section or ornament from releasing and falling. The fail-safe device shall be in addition to the mechanism that operates the movable section or ornament. The fail-safe device shall be capable of supporting the full dead load of the section or ornament when the moving mechanism releases.

                          Ground signs. The structural frame of ground signs shall not be erected of combustible materials to a height of more than 35 feet (10668 mm) above the ground. Ground signs constructed entirely of noncombustible material shall not be erected to a height of greater than 100 feet (30 480 mm) above the ground unless approved by the building official.

                                            Wood anchors and supports. Where wood anchors or supports are embedded in the soil, the wood shall be pressure treated with an approved preservative.

                                 Roof signs. Roof signs which have an area exceeding 40 ft.2 (3.72 m2) shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved noncombustible material. Provisions shall be made for electric grounding of metallic parts. Where combustible materials are permitted in letters or other ornamental features, wiring and tubing shall be kept free and insulated therefrom. Roof signs shall be so constructed as to leave a clear space of not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) between the roof level and the lowest part of the sign and shall have at least 5 feet (1524 mm) clearance between the vertical supports thereof.  No portion of a roof sign

    structure shall project beyond an exterior wall unless it also complies with the requirements for projecting signs.

                                                Bearing. The bearing components of roof signs shall distribute the load directly upon the supporting structure for the building. The building shall be designed to resist the loads imposed by roof signs. All signs shall be securely fastened to the building upon which they are installed to safely support the loads applied.

                                                Height of open signs. Open roof signs in which the uniform open area is not less than 40 per cent of total gross area shall not exceed a height of 75 feet (22 860 mm) on buildings of Type I or Type II construction. On buildings of other construction types, the height shall not exceed 40 feet (12 192 mm).

                                                Height of closed signs. A closed roof sign shall not be erected to a height greater than 50 feet (15 240 mm) above the roof of buildings of Types I and II construction, nor more than 35 feet (10 668 mm) above the roof of buildings of Types III, IV and V construction.

                                 Wall signs. Wall signs which have an area exceeding 40 ft.2  (3.72 m2) shall be constructed of metal or other approved noncombustible material.

                                                Exterior wall mounting details. Wall signs shall be securely attached to exterior walls to safely support the loads applied. A wall sign shall not be supported by anchorages secured to an unbraced parapet wall.

                                                Extension. Wall signs shall not extend above the top of the wall, nor extend beyond the the walls to which the signs are attached unless such signs conform to the requirements for roof signs, projecting signs or ground signs.

                                 Projecting signs. Projecting signs which have an area exceeding 40 ft.2 (3.72 m2) shall be constructed entirely of metal or other noncombustible material and be securely attached to the building or structure with supports in a manner that safely supports the loads applied. Projecting signs not parallel to the building or structure shall be supported with approved means. Such signs shall be designed and erected to resist the structural loads specified in Chapter 16.

                                                Attachment of supports. Supports shall be securely anchored to the building or structure with bolts, expansion screws or other approved means.

                                                Wall mounting details. Supports used for projecting signs are permitted to be fastened to exterior walls with expansion bolts, machine screws or other approved means, but such supports shall not be attached to unbraced parapet walls.

                                                Height limitation. A projecting sign shall not be erected on the wall of any building so as to project above the top of the wall.

    Exception: A sign erected perpendicular to the building wall having a horizontal width not exceeding 18 inches (457 mm) is permitted to be erected to a height not exceeding 2 feet (610 mm) above the top of the wall unless approved by the building official. A sign attached to a corner of a building and parallel to the vertical line of such corner shall be deemed to be erected at a right angle to the building wall.

                                                Additional loads. Projecting sign structures which may be used to support an individual on a ladder or other service equipment, whether or not specifically designed for the service equipment, shall be capable of supporting the anticipated load, but it shall not be less than a 100 pound (445 N) concentrated horizontal load and a 300 pound (1334 N) concentrated vertical load applied at the point of most eccentric loading. The building component to which the projecting sign is attached shall also be designed to support the additional loads.

                                  Marquee signs. Marquee signs which have an area exceeding 40 ft.2 (3.72 m2) shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved noncombustible material.

                                                Attachment.  Marquee  signs  shall  be  attached  to  approved marquees that are constructed in accordance with section 3106.

                                                Dimensions. Marquee signs, whether on the front or side of the marquee, shall not project beyond the perimeter of the marquee.

                                                Height limitation. Marquee signs shall not extend more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above, nor more than 1 foot (305 mm) below the marquee unless

    approved by the building official. Marquee signs have a vertical dimension not greater than 8 feet (2438 mm) unless approved by the building official.

                              Combination signs. Combination signs shall conform to the requirements for pole, projecting and roof signs to the extent such features are incorporated from each type.

    SECTION 3108 TELECOMMUNICATION AND BROADCAST TOWERS

                          General. Towers shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of TIA-222.

    Exception: Single free-standing poles used to support antennas not greater than 75 feet (22 860 mm), measured from the top of the pole to grade, shall not be required to be noncombustible.

                          Location and access. Towers shall be located such that guy wires and other accessories shall not cross or encroach upon any street or other public space, or over above-ground electric utility lines, or encroach upon any privately owned property without the written consent of the owner of the encroached-upon property, space or above-ground electric utility lines. Towers shall be equipped with climbing and working facilities in compliance with TIA-222. Access to the tower sites shall be limited as required by applicable OSHA, FCC and EPA regulations.

    SECTION 3109

    SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES

                          General. Swimming pools and all appurtenant structures, installations and equipment shall comply with the requirements of this section and other applicable sections of this code and the Ohio department of health rules pertaining to swimming pools and their service equipment (Chapter 3701-31 of the Administrative Code, pursuant to Chapter 3749. of the Revised Code). Private residential swimming pools are not regulated by this code.

                                            Plan approval. A public swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall not be constructed, installed, enlarged or altered until plans for those elements subject to this code have been submitted and approval has been obtained from the code official. All public swimming pools are required to have approval by the Ohio department of health in accordance with section

    3749.03 of the Revised Code prior to application for plan approval. Copies of these approvals shall be obtained by the applicant and submitted as part of the supporting data for the plan approval application.

    3109.1.2 Plans. Plans shall accurately show dimensions and construction of the pool and appurtenances and properly established distances to lot lines, buildings, walks and fences, as well as details of the water supply system, drainage and water disposal systems, and all appurtenances pertaining to the swimming pool. Detailed plans of structures, vertical elevations and sections through the pool showing depth shall be included.

                          Definition. The following word and term shall, for the purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meaning shown herein.

    SWIMMING POOLS. Deleted.

    PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL. Any indoor or outdoor structure, chamber, or tank containing a body of water for swimming, diving or bathing intended to serve a residential structure containing not more than 3 dwelling units and used exclusively by the residents and their nonpaying guests. Any swimming pool other than a private residential swimming pool shall be classified as a public swimming pool.

    PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. Any indoor or outdoor structure, chamber, or tank containing a body of water for swimming, diving, or bathing that is intended to be used collectively for swimming, diving, or bathing and is operated by any person whether as the owner, lessee, operator, licensee, or concessionaire, regardless of whether or not a fee is charged for use, but does not mean any public bathing area, private residential swimming pool or any structure, chamber and tank that is easily portable when empty with a capacity of no more than 150 gallons.

    RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL. Any indoor or outdoor swimming pool meeting the definition of a public swimming pool and intended to serve a residential structure containing more than 3 dwelling units and used exclusively by the residents and their nonpaying guests.

                          Public swimming pools enclosures. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence or similar barrier at least 4 feet (1290 mm) in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a  4-inch-diameter  (102  mm)  sphere.  The  fence  or  screen  enclosure  shall  be

    equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates. Gates within the means of egress serving as required exits from buildings shall conform to the requirements of section 1008.2.

    Residential swimming pools enclosures. Residential swimming pools

    enclosures shall comply with Sections 3109.4.1 through 3109.4.3.

    Exception: A swimming pool with a power safety cover or a spa with a safety cover complying with ASTM F 1346.

                                            Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is permitted to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm).

                                                              Openings. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.

                                                              Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barriers which do not have openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.

                                      Closely spaced horizontal members.

    Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1 ¾ inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed inches (44 mm) in width.

                                                              Widely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm).

    Where  there  are  decorative  cutouts  within  vertical  members,  spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed inches (44 mm) in width.

                                                              Chain link dimensions. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a inch square (57 mm square) unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to no more than inches (44 mm).

                                                              Diagonal members. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be no more than inches (44 mm).

                                                              Gates. Access doors or gates shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3109.4.1.1 through 3109.4.1.6 and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access doors or gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Doors or gates other than pedestrian access doors or gates shall have a self-latching device. Release mechanisms shall be in accordance with Sections 1008.1.9 and 1109.12. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the finished surface, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the door or gate at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the door or gate, and the door or gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than ½ inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism.

                                                              Dwelling wall as a barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, one of the following shall apply:

    1.      Doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm that produces an audible warning when the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2017. In dwellings not required to be Accessible units, Type A units or Type B units, the deactivation switch shall be located 54 inches (1372 mm) or more above the threshold of the door. In dwellings required to be Accessible units, Type A units or Type B units, the deactivation switch(es) shall be located at 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum and 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum above the threshold of the door.

    2.      The  pool  shall  be  equipped  with  a  power  safety  cover  that complies with ASTM F 1346.

    3.      Other approved means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices, which are approved, shall be accepted  so as long as the degree of protection is not less than the protection required by Section 3109.4.1.8, Item 1 or 2.

                                                              Pool structure as barrier. Where an above-ground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then the ladder or steps either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of Sections 3109.4.1.1 through 3109.4.1.8. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.

                                            Indoor swimming pools. Walls surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with Section 3109.4.1.8.

                                            Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.

                          Entrapment avoidance.  Suction outlets shall be designed and installed in accordance with ANSI/APSP-7 and applicable Ohio Department of health rules  pertaining to swimming pools and their service equipment (Chapter 3701-31 of the Administrative Code).

                          Structural design. Pools and towers or slide structures shall be engineered and designed to withstand the expected forces to which those  structures will be subjected.

                                            Access to accessory structures. Stairs for towers, platforms, slides and similar structures exceeding 3 meters in height shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable requirements of section 1009. Ladders or stairs conforming with the manufacturer's recommended installation instructions shall be provided for structures 3 meters or less in height.

                          Water supply. Water supply and cross connection control shall be in accordance with rules of the Ohio department of health.

                                            Drainage systems. Deck drainage shall be directed to a storm water system or otherwise disposed of in an approved manner. Decks for indoor pools shall be provided with separate deck drainage unless specifically exempted by the Ohio department of health.

                          Appurtenant structures. All appurtenant structures, installations and equipment, such as showers, slide structures, dressing rooms, equipment houses, or other buildings and structures, including plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems, shall comply with all applicable requirements of this code.

                                            Accessories. All swimming pool accessories shall be designed, constructed and installed so as not to be a safety hazard. Installations or structures for diving purposes shall be properly anchored to insure stability.

                          Equipment installations. Pumps, filters and other mechanical and electrical equipment for public swimming pools shall be enclosed in such a manner as to be accessible only to authorized persons and not to bathers. Construction and drainage shall be arranged to avoid the entrance and accumulation of water in the vicinity of electrical equipment.

    SECTION 3110 AUTOMATIC VEHICULAR GATES

                          General. Automatic vehicular gates shall comply with the requirements of this section and other applicable sections of this code.

                          Definitions. The following word and term shall, for the purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meaning shown herein.

    VEHICULAR GATE. A gate that is intended for use at a vehicular entrance or exit to a facility, building or portion thereof, and that is not intended for use by pedestrian traffic.

                          Vehicular gates intended for automation. Vehicular gates intended for automation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.

                          Vehicular gate openers. Vehicular gate openers, when provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.

    SECTION 3111 MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE UNITS

                          General. Manufactured homes constructed under 24 CFR part 3280, "Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards" used for single-family dwellings are not regulated by this code. The federal standards shall be the exclusive construction and safety standards in this state and neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state may establish any other standard governing the construction of manufactured homes.  

    Mobile units used for temporary occupancy for travel, recreation or vacation purposes are not regulated by this code.                              

    All similar mobile units used for any other purpose are regulated by this code and shall be classified with respect to use in one of the applicable groups.                                

    The installation of manufactured homes is regulated by the rules of the "Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission" pursuant to section 4781 of the  Revised Code.

                          Manufactured  home  parks.  See  Ohio  department  of  health  rules  for licensing and other manufactured home park regulations.

    Replaces:                                                     4101:1-31-01

    Effective:                                                     11/01/2011

    R.C. 119.032 review dates:                         11/01/2016

    CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

    Certification

    07/29/2011

    Date

    Promulgated Under:                           119.03

    Statutory Authority:                           3781.10(A)

    Rule Amplifies:                                  3781.10, 3781.11, 3791.04

    Prior Effective Dates:                         7/1/79, 7/1/82, 3/1/85, 8/1/86, 1/1/89, 9/1/92, 2/1/93,

    7/5/93, 7/1/95, 2/1/96, 3/1/98, 10/1/99, 1/1/02, 7/1/02,

    3/1/05, 7/1/07

Document Information

Effective Date:
11/1/2011
File Date:
2011-07-29
Last Day in Effect:
2011-11-01
Rule File:
4101$1-31-01_PH_FF_N_RU_20110729_1533.pdf
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
Ill. Adm. Code 4101:1-31-01. Special construction