Is there any section within the ADA that requires additional fire alarm devices (horns/strobes) to be added to an existing building undergoing renovation? This is an existing F-1/B use building. We have confirmed with the NJ Division of Codes and Standards that Uniform Construction Code under which we are operating, does not require additional alarms. What about the ADA? I understand that if new devices were added, required or not, they would have to comply. Thanks.
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ADA and fire alarms in renovated buildings
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215 Fire Alarm Systems
215.1 General. Where fire alarm systems provide audible alarm coverage, alarms shall comply with 215.
EXCEPTION: In existing facilities, visible alarms shall not be required except where an existing fire alarm system is upgraded or replaced, or a new fire alarm system is installed.
215.1 General. Where fire alarm systems provide audible alarm coverage, alarms shall comply with 215.
EXCEPTION: In existing facilities, visible alarms shall not be required except where an existing fire alarm system is upgraded or replaced, or a new fire alarm system is installed.
mtlogcabin
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The IEBC 2009
an increase in the fire area
1002.3 Fire protection systems.
Existing fire areas increased by the addition shall comply with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code .
Or Level II
704.4.1 Occupancy requirements.
A fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with Sections 704.4.1.1 through 704.4.1.7. Existing alarm-notification appliances shall be automatically activated throughout the building. Where the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system, alarm-notification appliances within the work area shall be provided and automatically activated.
704.4.2 Supplemental fire alarm system requirements.
Where the work area on any floor exceeds 50 percent of that floor area, Section 704.4.1 shall apply throughout the floor.
Exception: Alarm-initiating and notification appliances shall not be required to be installed in tenant spaces outside of the work area .
If none of this applies in your jurisdiction they could be required under the ADA 20% rule if the funds are not needed for barrier removal.
an increase in the fire area
1002.3 Fire protection systems.
Existing fire areas increased by the addition shall comply with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code .
Or Level II
704.4.1 Occupancy requirements.
A fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with Sections 704.4.1.1 through 704.4.1.7. Existing alarm-notification appliances shall be automatically activated throughout the building. Where the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system, alarm-notification appliances within the work area shall be provided and automatically activated.
704.4.2 Supplemental fire alarm system requirements.
Where the work area on any floor exceeds 50 percent of that floor area, Section 704.4.1 shall apply throughout the floor.
Exception: Alarm-initiating and notification appliances shall not be required to be installed in tenant spaces outside of the work area .
If none of this applies in your jurisdiction they could be required under the ADA 20% rule if the funds are not needed for barrier removal.