2006 International Building Code

SECTION 403 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS

[F] 403.10 Standby power. A standby power system complying with Section 2702 shall be provided for standby power loads specified in Section 403.10.2.

403.10.1 Special requirements for standby power systems. If the standby system is a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 706 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. System supervision with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center.

[F] 403.10.2 Standby power loads. The following are classified as standby power loads:

1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.8;

2. Electrically powered fire pumps; and

3. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Sections 1007.4 and 3003.

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