Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-1-.08

The following amendments to codes are hereby adopted by the
Board of Community Affairs as amendments to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Codes for Construction:

GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE 1994 STANDARD BUILDING
CODE

Chapter 7, Fire Resistant Materials and
Construction

Section 704 Fire resistant Separations

704.2 Interior Wall and partition Separation
Requirements

704.2.1 General

* Amend 704.2.1.5 to read as follows:

704.2.1.5 All fire and/or smoke barriers or walls shall be
effectively and permanently identified with signs or stenciling above a
decorative ceiling and/or in concealed spaces with letters a minimum of two (2)
inches high on a contrasting background spaced a maximum of twelve (12) feet on
center with a minimum of one per wall or barrier. The hourly rating shall be
included on all rated barriers or walls. Suggested wording: (______) Hour Fire
and Smoke Barrier-Protect All Openings."

Exception: Existing stenciling acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction.

704.2.3 Partitions Within Tenant Space

*Amend 704.2.3.2 to read as follows:

704.2.3.2 Exit access corridors are not required to be rated
on any single tenant floor or in any single tenant space in a Group B building
when the building is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler
system and smoke detectors installed in supply air are arranged to shut down
mechanical ventilation systems in accordance with the Standard Mechanical
Code.

Table 705.4.4

* Add to Table 705.4.4 the following:

Add C1 and C2 under the cross reference entitled
"Penetrations through 2 floors maximum (Connecting 3 stories maximum) and
Factory -Built Appliance Vents and Chimneys (under N).

Chapter 10 Means of Egress

Section 1004

Arrangement of Exits

* Add the following language at the end of subsection
1004.1.4 of section 1004.1 Arrangement of Exits to read as follows:

For additional requirements relative to smoke and heat vents,
refer to the Standard Fire Prevention Code, 1994 Edition, section 3607 (with
Georgia amendments).

* Delete Section 1004.1.4.1 in its entirety and substitute
the following:

1004.1.4.1 Smoke and Heat Vents and Curtain
Boards

1. Smoke and heat vents shall be approved and shall be
operated automatically by actuation of a heat-responsive device rated at
between 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) and 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) above
ambient. Smoke and heat vents shall activate fully when the vent cavity is
exposed to a simulated fire or a time-temperature gradient that reaches an air
temperature of 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) within 5 minutes. Smoke and heat
vents shall have the capability of being opened by an approved manual
operation.

2. The minimum dimension of any smoke and heat vent opening
shall be 4 feet (1.22 m).

3. Smoke and heat vents and curtain boards shall be installed
in accordance with Table 1004.1.4.

4. In buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic
sprinkler system(s) and smoke removal is provided entirely by an engineered
mechanical smoke removal system(s), curtain boards are not required.

* Add an exception number 2 to 1004.1.4.2 to read as
follows:

Exception 2: In buildings protected throughout by an approved
automatic sprinkler system(s) and smoke removal is provided entirely by an
engineered mechanical smoke removal system(s), curtain boards are not required.
and number the current exception as "Exception 1".

GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY
DWELLING CODE, 1995 EDITION

Chapter 202 Definitions

* Amend the definition of "basement" in Section 202 as
follows:

BASEMENT. A basement shall not be considered as a story if
the finished surface of the floor above the basement is:

1. Less than 6 feet (1829 mm) above grade plane; or

2. Less than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the finished ground level
for more than 50 percent of the building perimeter; and

3. Is less than 12 feet (3658 mm) above finished ground level
around the entire building perimeter.

Chapter 5 Floors

Section 502 Floor Framing

502.3.2 Joists under bearing partitions

* Revise Section 502.3.2 to read as follows:

502.3.2 Joists under bearing partitions. Joists under
parallel bearing partitions shall be doubled or a beam of adequate size to
support the load shall be provided. Double joists which are separated to permit
the installation of piping or vents shall be solid blocked spaced not more than
4 feet (1219 mm) on center. Bearing partitions perpendicular to joists shall
not be offset from supporting girders, wall or partitions more than the joist
depth, unless such joists are of sufficient size to carry the additional
load.

Chapter 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction

Section 807 Attic Access

807.1 Accessible attic access

* Revise section 807.1 to read as follows:

807.1 Accessible attic access. A readily accessible attic
access framed opening not less than 22 inches by 30 inches (559 by 762 mm)
shall be provided to any attic area having clear height of over 30 inches (762
mm) and a depth of 72 inches (1,829 mm).

Chapter 26 Fuel-Gas Piping

Section 2607 Piping Joints and
Connections

2607.6 Appliance connection

* Revise section 2607.6, Appliance Connection, to read as
follows:

Section 2607.6 Appliance Connection. Gas
appliances and equipment shall be connected to the building piping by rigid
metallic pipes, semi-rigid metallic tubing, or a listed and labeled gas
appliance connector used in accordance with the terms of its listing. Labeled
metal appliance connectors shall have an overall length not to exceed 3 feet
(914 mm), except range and domestic clothes dryer connections, which may not
exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) in length. Connectors shall be sized to provide the
total demand of the connected appliance. Connectors shall not be concealed
within or extended through walls, floors or partitions. The connection of an
indoor appliance with any type of gas hose is prohibited. Outdoor portable
appliances may be connected with an approved outdoor hose connector not to
exceed 15 feet (4572 mm) in length, provided it connects outdoors to approved
gas piping including an approved valve at the inlet of the hose connector.
Appliances may be connected to fuel gas piping with a listed quick-disconnect
devise.

Inside Diameter of Connector

Capacity of Natural Gas in CFH that
will give a Pressure drop of 0.2 inches water column at:

2 feet long

4 feet long

6 feet long

1/4 inch

18

14

11

3/8 inch

42

32

26

1/2 inch

86

65

52

5/8 inch

112

94

74

3/4 inch

184

136

110

1 inch

386

280

220

GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD GAS CODE, 1994
EDITION

Chapter 3 Gas Piping and Installation

Section 305 Required Size of Piping and Outlets 305.6
Sizing Requirements for Special Conditions.

* Revise Section 305.6.3 to read as follows:

305.6.3 In lieu of the method specified in 305 for
determining building piping size, piping sizes may be determined by the use of
accurate gas flow, computers or pressure drop charts, both of which must be
acceptable to the administrative authority, so long as the maximum pressure
drop from point of delivery to any appliance does not fall below the minimum
pressure required for proper equipment operation.

Section 306 Piping Materials and
Workmanship

306.4 Piping Joints and Fittings

* Revise Section 306.4.1.3 to read as follows:

Fittings (except stop cocks or valves) shall be malleable
iron or steel when used with steel or wrought iron pipe and shall be copper or
copper alloy, bronze or brass when used with copper or brass pipe or
tubing.

306.10 Shutoff Valves.

* Revise Section 306.10 to read as follows:

Shutoff valves (stop-cocks) shall comply with ANSI Z21.15,
ANSI Z21.21, ANSI B16.33 or ANSI/UL 842.

Section 308 Concealed Piping

308.6 Piping in partitions and walls Revise
section 308.6 to read as follows:

Concealed piping may be located in hollow partitions and
hollow walls, but shall not be located in solid partitions and solid walls,
unless installed in a chase or casing. Tubing located in hollow partitions and
walls shall be installed in compliance with the provisions of 902.4 and
1005.3

Section 311 Test of Piping for Tightness

311.1 Procedure and Precautions

* Revise section 311.1 to read as follows:

Before any system of consumers' gas piping is finally put in
service, it shall be carefully tested to assure that it is gas tight. When
repairs or additions are made, a careful inspection of the work and a test of
the connections with a leak detecting solution or other leak detecting methods
shall be performed. Where any part of the system is to be enclosed or
concealed, this test should precede the work of closing in. To test for
tightness, the piping shall be filled with air or inert gas, but not with any
other gas or liquid. In no case shall oxygen ever be used.

Chapter 4 Appliance Installation

Section 402 Requirements

402.4 Air For Combustion and Ventilation

402.4.2

* Revise Section 402.4.2 to read as follows:

402.4.2 The provisions of 402.4 are not intended to apply to
(1) direct vent appliances which are constructed and installed so that all air
for combustion is derived from the out side atmosphere and all flue gases are
discharged to the outside atmosphere, or (2) enclosed furnaces which
incorporate an integral total enclosure and use only outside air for combustion
and dilution of flue gases, or (3) appliances installed in garages.

402.4.3 Unconfined Spaces

* Delete Exception and substitute the following:

EXCEPTION: Where appliances are installed in unconfined
spaces, within a building of unusually tight construction, air for combustion,
ventilation, and draft hood dilution must be obtained from outdoors or from
spaces freely communicating with the outdoors. Under these conditions, a
permanent opening or openings shall be provided and located and sized in
compliance with the provisions of 402.4.4.3 or 402.4.4.4.

402.4.4 Confined Spaces

* Delete Section 402.4.4.2 and substitute the
following:

Where appliances are installed in a confined space and all
air for combustion and ventilation is obtained from outdoors, the confined
space shall be provided with one or two permanent openings in compliance with
the provisions of 402.4.4.3 or 402.4.4.4.

* Add Section 402.4.4.3 to read as follows:

402.4.4.3 When one opening is used and the appliance has a
minimum clearance of 1 inch (25 mm) on the sides and back and 6 inches (152 mm)
on the front, the opening shall be within 12 inches (305 mm) of the top of the
confined space. The opening shall communicate directly, or by ducts, with
outdoors or spaces (attic) that freely communicate with the outdoors, as
follows:

1. When communicating with the outdoors through an opening,
or vertical or horizontal duct, the opening shall have a minimum free area of I
square inch per 3,000 Btu per hour (825 mm2/kW) of the input rating of all
appliances in the enclosure but no smaller than the vent flow area.

2. When a duct is used, it shall have at least the same
cross-sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they connect.
The minimum dimension of the rectangular air duct shall not be less than 3
inches (76 mm).

3. In calculating free area, consideration shall be given to
the blocking effect of a louver, grille or screen protecting the
opening.

4. The duct or opening for combustion or ventilation air
shall be covered with corrosion-resistant screen of not less than 1/4-inch
(6.35 mm) mesh.

* Add Section 402.4.4.4 to read as follows:

402.4.4.4 When two openings are provided, one opening shall
be within 12 inches (305 mm) of the top and one within 12 inches (305 mm) of
the bottom of the enclosure, each opening having a minimum free area of 19 sq.
in (12 258 mm2). The openings shall communicate directly, or by ducts, with
outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic) that freely communicate with outdoors, as
follows:

1. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each
opening shall have a minimum free area of I sq. in per 4,000 Btu per hour (550
mm2/kW) of total input rating of all appliances in the enclosure. (See Fig.
402.4B).

2. When communicating with the outdoors through vertical
ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of I sq. in per 4,000 Btu
per hour (550 mm2/kW) of total input rating of all appliances in the enclosure.
(See Fig. 402.4C).

3. When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal
ducts, each opening shall have minimum free area of 1 sq. in per 2,000 Btu per
hour (1100 mm2/kW) in total input rating of all appliances in the enclosure.
(See Fig. 402.4D).

4. When ducts are used, they shall have at least the same
cross-sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they connect.
The minimum dimension of rectangular air ducts shall not be less than 3 inches
(76 mm). Any duct from the top opening must be horizontal or pitched upward.

Section 403 Appliance Connections to Building Piping

403.1 Connecting Gas Appliances

* Revise Section 403.1.2 to read as follows:

Each gas appliance shall have an accessible gas shutoff valve
or listed gas convenience outlet located no farther than 6 ft (1829 mm) from
the appliance, installed upstream from the union, connector or quick-
disconnect device they serve, and in the same room as the appliance. This
section shall not prohibit the use or installation of gas shutoff valves in the
firebox of fireplaces serving listed gas decorative appliances.

Chapter 6 Venting of Appliances

Section 608 Vents

608.6 Venting into Vent Used for Other Fuels.

* Revise Section 608.6 to read as follows:

608.6.1 A gas appliance automatically controlled may be
connected through separate openings to a vent which also serves equipment for
the combustion of liquid fuel, or may be connected through a single opening if
joined as close as practical to the vent. If two or more openings are provided
into one vent, they should be at different levels.

608.6.2 A gas appliance shall not be connected to a vent
serving a separate appliance designed to burn solid fuel.

Section 611 Sizing of Category 1 Appliance Venting
Systems

* Delete section 611 in its entirety and substitute the
following:

For provisions regarding sizing of category 1 appliance
venting systems, refer to Part 11 of the National Fuel Gas Code/NFPA 54, 1996
edition.

Chapter 10 2-PSI Gas Piping

Section 1005 Gas Piping

1005.3 Piping In Partitions

* Delete section 1005.3 and substitute the following:

1005.3 Gas Piping. This provision shall not apply to tubing
that pierces walls, floors or partitions. Tubing shall be permitted to be
installed vertically and horizontally inside hollow walls or partitions without
protection along its entire concealed length provided:

A steel striker barrier no less than 0.0508 inch (1.3mm)
thick, or equivalent, is installed between the tubing and the finished wall and
extends at least a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) beyond
concealed penetrations of plates, fire stops, wall studs, etc., or per
manufacturer's specifications and the tubing is installed in single
runs and is not rigidly secured

Chapter 11 Reference Standards

1101.1 Standards List

* Add following reference standard:

Standard Designation

Section

NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1-1996, National Fuel Gas Code

611.1

NFPA 58-1995, Storage and Handling of
Liquefied

Petroleum Gases

1304

1101.2.1 Standards for Material Specifications

* Revise section to read as follows:

Copper Alloy Fittings

ANSI/ASME B16.22-89 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder
Joint Pressure Fittings

ANSI/ASME B16.26-88 Cast Copper Alloy Fitting for Flared
Copper Tubes

GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION
CODE, 1994 EDITION

Chapter 2, Definitions and Abbreviations

Section 202, Definitions

* Amend the definition for Building Code as follows:

BUILDING CODE - the Standard Building Code, 1994 Edition,
published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., when used
in conjunction with the Georgia Amendments, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code as adopted by the
Board of Community Affairs.

* Amend the definition of Fire Official as follows:

FIRE OFFICIAL - For purposes of this Code shall be the
Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner or appropriate local fire code enforcement
authority or local fire marshal charged with the administration and enforcement
of the Fire Prevention Code.

* Add a definition for NFiPA as follows:

NFiPA - National Fire Protection Association. The designation
when used in the Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Prevention Code
applies to the National Fire Protection Association codes and
standards adopted and modified in the various chapters of the Rules and
Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner.

* Add a definition for Overcrowding as follows:

OVERCROWDING - A condition that exists when either there are
more people in a building, structure or portion thereof than have been
authorized or posted by the authority having jurisdiction, or when the
authority having jurisdiction, or his or her representative, determines that a
threat exists to the safety of the occupants due to persons sitting and/or
standing in locations so that in the event of an emergency, said persons may
obstruct or impede the use of aisles, passages, corridors, stairways, exists,
or other components of the means of egress.

* Amendment the definition of Written Notice as
follows:

Delete the definition of WRITTEN NOTICE without
substitution.

Chapter 3, Recognized Standards and
Publications

Section 301, General

* Amend Section 301, to read as follows:

Under "National Fire Protection Association: delete the
edition year of the referenced NFiPA codes and standards and insert under the
word "NFiPA Standards" the following:

The year edition of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA or NFiPA) standards listed herein under 301.1 are not applicable for the
purposes of this Code. Where the provisions of this Code reference NFiPA or
NFPA standards, codes or practices, the specific editions and any modifications
thereto shall be those adopted by the various Chapters of the Rules and
Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner.

Chapter 4, Permits and Certificates

Section 401, General Provisions

* Delete the section in its entirety and substitute the
following:

401 General Provisions. The provision of
O.C.G.A. Chapter 25-2, or other applicable state laws, and of the applicable
Chapters of the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner
or the Rules and Regulations of local jurisdictions regarding the requirements
for certificates, licenses, permits, plan review, inspections, approvals, fees,
etc., shall apply.

Section 402, Permits by Use

* Delete this section in its entirely without
substitution.

Chapter 5, General Precautions Against
Fire

Section 501.7, Charcoal, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or
Liquid Fired Burners

* Add a new section 501.7, Charcoal, Liquefied Petroleum Gas,
or Liquid Fired Burners, to read as follows:

Section 501.7 Charcoal, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or
Liquid Fired Burners. No Charcoal or liquefied petroleum gas or liquid
fueled burners shall be kindled or maintained on balconies or within 10 feet of
combustible patios on ground floors.

Exception: Single-family dwellings.

Section 504.7.2

* Amend Section 504.7.2 to read as follows:

504.7.2 All fire and/or smoke barriers or walls shall be
effectively and permanently identified with signs or stenciling above a
decorative ceiling and/or in concealed spaces with letters a minimum of two (2)
inches high on a contrasting background spaced a maximum of twelve (12) feet on
center with a minimum of one per wall or barrier. The hourly rating shall be
included on all rated barriers or walls. Suggested wording: (______) Hour Fire
and Smoke Barrier-Protect All Openings."

Exception: Existing stenciling acceptable to the authority
having jurisdiction.

Chapter 6, Fire Protection

Section 603, Installation and Maintenance of Fire
Protection Systems and Appliances 603.1, Installation

* Add a new section 603.1.6 to read as follows:

Section 603.1.6 Provisions in excess of the
minimum Code requirements shall, as a minimum, be installed to meet the
provisions of the currently adopted code(s) and/or standard(s) which may be
applicable to the provision at the time of the installation. Any non-required
fire protection system which is added onto, or interconnected with any required
fire protection system (of a similar type), shall be designated, installed and
maintained in accordance with the provisions of the currently adopted code(s)
and/or standard(s) which may be applicable to the provision at the time of its
installations.

Exception No 1: Other installations not conforming with the
provisions of the currently adopted code(s) and/or standard(s) applicable to
the provision at the time of its installation if approved by the authority
having jurisdiction. Such installations shall be reported and filed with the
local responding fire department and the authority having jurisdiction. In
addition, such systems shall be identified as required by the authority having
jurisdiction.

Exception No 2: Non-required systems designed, reviewed,
installed and approved in accordance with local codes and/or ordinances.

Section 603.10

* Delete Section 603.10 in its entirety without substitution.
See Section 904 of the Standard Building Code, 1994 edition (with Georgia
Amendments) for requirements regarding standpipes.

Section 603.11

* Delete Section 603.11 in its entirety without substitution.
See Section 904 of the Standard Building Code, 1994 edition (with Georgia
Amendments) for requirements regarding standpipes.

Section 603.12.1

* Delete Section 603.12.1 in its entirety without
substitution.

Chapter 8, Maintenance of Exit Ways

Section 802.2, Overcrowding

* Delete Section 802.2, Overcrowding, in its entirety and
substitute the following:

802.2 Overcrowding. Overcrowding of a building
or structure is prohibited. It is the responsibility of the manager and the
person in charge of a building, structure, or portion thereof not to allow an
overcrowded condition to exist, and to take prompt action to remedy an
overcrowded condition when evidence of such a condition is noted, or when
advised or ordered by the Fire Official or his/her representative.

Section 803, Doors

* Delete Section 803 in its entirety without
substitution.

Section 804, Corridors and Exterior Exit
Balconies

* Delete Section 804 in its entirety without
substitution.

Section 805, Stairways and Ramps

* Delete Section 805 in its entirety without
substitution.

Section 806, Exit Enclosures

* Delete Section 806 in its entirety without
substitution.

Section 807, Exit Illumination and Signs

* Delete Section 807 in its entirety without substitution.
Section 808, Movable Furniture

Section 808, Movable Furniture

* Delete Section 808 in its entirety without
substitution.

Section 810, Elevator Warning Signs

* Delete Section 810 in its entirety without
substitution.

Chapter 9, Flammable and Combustible
Liquids

Section 902, Tank Storage

902.1 Restricted Locations

* Revise Section 902.1.1 to read as follows:

902.1.1 The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in
aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the following
limits. No aboveground storage tank for Class I flammable liquids shall be
erected within 300 feet of any school, church, hospital, theater or public
hall. A public hall shall be defined as any building regularly used for public
assembly for purposes of amusement, instruction, religious worship or other
meetings. Additional location requirements shall be as specified in NFiPA 30 as
adopted in Chapter 120-3-11 of the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety
Fire Commissioner. The local fire official shall have the authority to prohibit
or limit the storage of flammable and combustible liquids in aboveground tanks
outside of building in Fire Districts established by the local
jurisdiction.

902.7 Connections

* Revise section 902.7.1 to read as follows:

902.7.1 Vent pipes from tanks storing flammable or
combustible liquids shall be so located that the discharge point is outside of
the buildings. The vent shall terminate above normal snow levels, but in any
case not less than 8 feet (2.4 m) above the fill opening and not less than 12
feet (3.6 m) above the adjacent ground level. Such pipes shall discharge only
upward or angled upward in order to disburse vapors. Vent pipes 2 inches (51
mm) or less nominal inside diameter shall not be obstructed by devices that
will cause excessive back pressure. Vent pipe outlets shall be so located that
flammable vapors will not enter building openings or be trapped under eaves or
other obstructions. Vent pipes shall be provided with vacuum and pressure
relief devices as required in NFiPA 30, or there shall be an approved flame
arrester located in the vent line at the outlet.

Section 904.2 Storage

904.2.8, General purpose public warehouses

* Delete section 904.2.8, General purpose public warehouses,
and substitute the following:

904.2.8 General purpose public warehouses.
Protected storage in building or in portions of such building cut off by
approved fire walls shall be in accordance with Table 904B of this Code and
unprotected storage in buildings or in portions of such building cut off by
approved fire walls shall be in accordance with subparagraph 4-4.4.1 of NFiPA
30. Materials creating non-fire exposure hazard to the flammable or combustible
liquids may be stored in the same area.

Table 904B

* Delete the Unprotected Storage portion of Table 904B in its
entirely and substitute the following:

Unprotected Storage shall be in accordance with subparagraph
4-4.4.1 of NFiPA 30, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-11 of the Rules and
Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner.

Chapter 36, High-Piled Combustible
Storage

3607.2 Smoke and Heat Vents and Curtain Boards

* Add a number 4 to section 3607.2, Smoke and Heat Vents and
Curtain Boards, to read as follows:

4. In buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic
sprinkler system(s) and smoke removal is provided entirely by an engineered
mechanical smoke removal system(s), curtain boards are not required.

3607.3 Mechanical Smoke Removal System

* Add an exception to 3607.3.2 Air Movement Formula, to read
as follows:

Exception: In buildings protected throughout by an approved
automatic sprinkler system(s), the capacity of the smoke removal system(s)
shall provide three air changes per hour (cph) based on the gross building
volume when empty.

* Add a number 3 to 3607.3.4 as follows:

3. In buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic
sprinkler system(s), exhaust fans shall be uniformly spaced no more than 100
feet apart in one direction only. No spacing limitation is required in the
other direction.

and renumber the current number 3 to "number 4".

* Delete number 3 in 3607.3.5 and substitute the
following:

3. The fire department smoke removal control panel shall be
in an approved location and shall be clearly identified. The control panel room
shall be protected by not less than 1-hour fire rated construction or shall be
located at an approved location in the exterior of the building. The control
room shall be accessible from the exterior of the building.

Table 3607

* Add a note 2 to read as follows:

2. Curtain boards applicable to unsprinklered buildings only
as specified in 3607.2.

3609.2 Access Doors

* Revise 3609.2 Access Doors, to read as follows:

3609.2 Access Doors. For fire fighting
purposes, there shall be at least one access door in each 100 linear feet (30.5
m) or major fraction thereof of the exterior walls which face the access
roadways required by 602.6 unless otherwise required in this code section. In
exterior walls designed with continuous rolling dock doors which face access
roadways, there shall be at least one access door in each 200 linear feet or
fraction thereof. Required access doors shall be a minimum of 3 feet (9144 mm)
wide and 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) high and shall be accessible without the use
of a ladder. Rolling doors are acceptable for such purposes in buildings
protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system(s) unless
otherwise approved for unsprinklered building by the fire official.

3612 ESFR Sprinkler System(s)

* Add a new section 3612 to read as follows:

3612 ESFR Sprinkler System(s). In buildings
protected throughout by an approved automatic ESFR sprinkler system(s), neither
smoke nor heat venting nor mechanical smoke removal systems are
required.

GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE,
1994 EDITION

Chapter 2 Definitions

202 Definitions

* Add the following definition.

ABSORPTION SYSTEM. --- A refrigerating System in which
refrigerate is pressurized by pumping a chemical solution in absorbent and then
separated by the addition of heat in a generator, condensed (to reject heat),
expanded, evaporated (to provide refrigeration), and reabsorbed in an absorber
to repeat the cycle; the system may be single or multiple effect, the latter
using multiple stages or internally cascaded use of heat to improve
efficiency.

Chapter 3 General Requirements

Section 304 Installation of HVAC and Refrigeration
Equipment 304.6 Roof or Exterior Wall Installation.

* Revise subsection 304.6.2 of section 304.6 Roof or Exterior
Wall Installation to read as follows:

304.6.2 Every appliance located on a roof of a building shall
be installed on a substantial level platform. Whenever the roof has a slope
4:12 or greater, a level working platform not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep
shall be provided in front of the entire firebox and control sides of the
appliance. All sides of any working platform facing any portion of the roof
edge below the platform shall be protected by substantial railing 42 inches
(1067 mm) high with vertical rails not more than 21 inches (533 mm) apart,
except that parapets at least 24 inches (610 mm) high may be utilized in lieu
of rails or guards. Required working platforms and railings may be omitted when
access to the equipment is through a required roof scuttle and all of the
following provisions are met:

1. The required scuttle is located immediately adjacent to
the control side of the equipment unit.

2. All controls, filters, burners, fans and motors are
accessible for service and repair within 2 ft (610 mm) of the edge of the
equipment platform on the scuttle side.

3. The equipment platform is not more than 20 inches (508 mm)
above the high side of the scuttle opening.

4. A substantial working platform not less than 30 inches
(762 mm) by 30 inches (762 mm) shall be provided directly below the scuttle at
a point not less than 30 inches (762 mm) or more than 32 inches (813 mm) below
the high side of the scuttle opening.

5. Scuttles located on other than the roof incline side of
the equipment unit shall have their lids or trap doors hinged on the low side
of the scuttle.

Section 309 Electrical Connections

309.2 Underground Leads

* Delete 309.2 in its entirety and replace with the
following:

309.2 Disconnects and receptacles. A 125 volt, single phase,
15 or 20 ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at a readily
accessible location for the servicing of heating, air conditioning and
refrigeration equipment. The disconnecting means for heating, air conditioning
and refrigeration equipment shall in no case be installed farther than 6 ft
(1829 mm) from the service side of the equipment.

Chapter 4 Ventilation Air Supply

Section 406 Fan Shutdown Controls

406.1 Capacity from 2000 - 15000 CFM

* Delete 406.1 in its entirety and substitute the
following:

406.1 Capacity greater than 2000 CFM.
Recirculating air systems with a fan capacity greater than 2000 cfm (944L/s)
shall automatically shut down by means of an approved smoke detector installed
in the supply air stream.

Chapter 6 Duct Systems

Section 609 Plenums

609.1.2 Material

* Add item 4 to read as follows:

609.1.2 Material. Combustible material shall
not be used in plenums unless it is properly protected or meets all standards
of Class I Duct Material as defined by UL 181

Exceptions:

1. Thermal and acoustical materials complying with the
requirements of 606.1.1 and 606.1.2.

2. Piping insulation materials complying with the
requirements of 308.1.2.

3. Single and multiconductor low voltage and power limited
electrical wire and cables tested in accordance with UL 910 and having a peak
optical density not greater than 0.5O, an average optical density not greater
than 0.15 and a flamespread of 5 ft (1524 mm) or less and classified as having
adequate fire resistance and low smoke producing characteristics shall be
permitted in concealed spaces such as spaces over suspended ceilings, plenums,
ducts and other spaces used for environmental air handling purposes. Wiring
meeting these requirements shall be listed and labeled as plenum cable.

4. Raceway for fiber optic cable tested in accordance with UL
910 and listed for use in spaces over suspended ceilings, plenums, ducts and
other spaces for environmental air handling, shall be permitted provided that
the raceway has a peak optical density not greater than 0.5O, an average
optical density of 0.15 and a flamespread not greater than 5 ft (1524 mm).
Optical fiber raceway shall be specifically marked for such use and shall be
permitted only with plenum rated nonconductive type (OFNP) cable.

Section 612 Air Filters

* Revise section to read as follows:

All heating and air conditioning systems of the central type
shall be provided with approved type air filters. Filters shall be installed in
the return air, upstream from any heat exchanger or coil, in an approved
convenient location, and shall be easily accessible for cleaning or
replacement. Filters shall be of a type that will not burn freely or emit large
volumes of smoke or other objectionable products of combustion when attacked by
flames. Liquid adhesive coatings used on filters shall have a flash point not
lower than 325°F (163°C).

Exception: Fan powered induction units, induction units and
heating fans using integral electric heater or electric duct heating coils
which are located above ceilings or in return air ceiling plenums may omit
filters, provided they are conveying previously filtered air from a central
type air conditioning unit which also serves the occupied space.

Chapter 7 Combustion Air

Section 704 Combustion Air - Liquid and Gas Fuel
Equipment 704.4 Combustion air from outdoors

* Delete Section 704.4 and substitute the following:

704.4 Combustion Air From Outdoors. Where
appliances are installed in confined space, and all air for combustion and
ventilation is obtained from outdoors, the confined space shall be provided
with one or two openings, in compliance with the provisions of 704.4.1 or
704.4.2.

* Add Section 704.4.1 to read as follows:

704.4.1 When one opening is used and the appliance has a
minimum clearance of 1 inch (25 mm) on the sides and back and 6 inches (152 mm)
on the front, the opening shall be within 12 inches (305 mm) of the top of the
confined space. The opening shall communicate directly, or by ducts, with
outdoors or spaces (attic) that freely communicate with the outdoors, as
follows:

1. When communicating with the outdoors through an opening,
or vertical or horizontal duct, the opening shall have a minimum free area of 1
square inch per 3,000 Btu per hour (825 mm2/kW) of the input rating of all
appliances in the enclosure but no smaller than the vent flow area.

2. When a duct is used, it shall have at least the same
cross-sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they connect.
The minimum dimension of the rectangular air duct shall not be less than 3
inches (76 mm).

3. In calculating free area, consideration shall be given to
the blocking effect of a louver, grille or screen protecting the
opening.

4. The duct or opening for combustion or ventilation air
shall be covered with corrosion-resistant screen of not less than l/4-inch (6
35 mm) mesh.

* Add Section 704.4.2 to read as follows:

704.4.2 When two openings are provided, one opening shall be
within 12 inches (305 mm) of the top and one within 12 inches (305 mm) of the
bottom of the enclosure, each opening having a minimum free area of 19 sq. in
(12 258 mm2). The openings shall communicate directly, or by ducts, with
outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic) that freely communicate with the outdoors,
subject to the following:

1. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each
opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 sq. in per 4,000 Btu per hour (550
mm2/kW) of total input rating of all appliances in the enclosure.

2. When communicating with the outdoors through vertical
ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of I sq. in per 4,000 Btu
per hour (550 mm2/kW) of total input rating of all appliances in the
enclosure.

3. When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal
ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 sq. in per 2,000 Btu
per hour (1100 mm2/kW) of total input rating of all appliances in the
enclosure.

4. When ducts are used, they shall have at least the same
cross-sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they connect.
The minimum dimension of rectangular air ducts shall be not less than 3 inches
(76 mm). Any duct from the top opening must be horizontal or pitched
upward.

5. In calculating free area, consideration shall be given to
the blocking effect of louvers, grilles or screens protecting openings.

Chapter 8 Chimneys and Vents

Section 806 Masonry Chimneys for Residential Type
Appliances

806.2 Liners

* Delete Section 806.2.6 and substitute the following:

806.2.6 Lining systems, other than fire clay tile flue
liners, shall be listed in accordance with UL 1777 or equivalent, and shall be
installed in accordance with the terms of the listing and the manufacturer's
instructions.

* Delete Section 806.2.7 and substitute the following:

806.2.7 The remaining open space surrounding
a flue lining system, or other vent installed within a masonry chimney, shall
not be used as a vent for any other
appliance. This shall not prevent installation of a separate flue liner
in the remaining space if installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and this code

806.4 Clearance

* Delete Section 806.4.1 and substitute the following:

806.4.1 Any portion of a masonry chimney located within the
outer surface of the building envelope, shall have a minimum air space
clearance of 2 inches (51 mm) to combustible material. Chimneys located
entirely outside the exterior walls of the building, including chimneys that
pass through the soffit or cornice, shall have a minimum air space clearance of
1 inch (25 mm). The air space shall not be filled, except to provide
firestopping in accordance with 805.5

Exception: Air space clearance shall not be required where
the masonry chimney is equipped with a chimney lining system listed for use in
chimneys in contact with combustibles in accordance with UL 1777, and the
lining system is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Noncombustible firestopping shall be provided in accordance with 805.5.

Section 807 Masonry Chimneys for Low-Heat
Appliances

807.4 Clearance

* Delete Section 807.4.1 and substitute the following:

807.4.1 Any portion of a masonry chimney located within the
outer surface of the building envelope, shall have a minimum air space
clearance of 2 inches (51 mm) to combustible material. Chimneys located
entirely outside the exterior walls of the building, including chimneys that
pass through the soffit or cornice, shall have a minimum air space clearance of
1 inch (25 mm). The air space shall not be filled, except to provide
firestopping in accordance with 805.5

Exception: Air space clearance shall not be required where
the masonry chimney is equipped with a chimney lining system listed for use in
chimneys in contact with combustibles in accordance with UL 1777, and the
lining system is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Noncombustible firestopping shall be provided in accordance with 805.5.

Section 814 Chimney Connectors and Vent
Connectors

814.8 Installation

* Delete Section 814.8.4 and substitute the following:

814.8.4 Connectors for residential appliances as defined in
Table 811, passing through combustible walls or partitions shall be protected
as required in 814.8.4.1, 814.8.4.2 or 814.8.4.3.

814.8.4.1 The connector shall be listed for passing through
combustible walls and shall be installed according to the listing and
manufacturer's instructions.

814.8.4.2 A connector accessory listed for passing connectors
through combustible walls shall be used to carry the connector through the
wall. The connector accessory shall be installed according to its listing and
manufacturer's instructions.

814.8.4.3 The connector installation meets all of the
following:

1. The connector has a diameter no larger than 10 inches (254
mm). Concealed metal parts of the pass-through system in contact with flue
gases shall be of stainless steel or equivalent material that resists
corrosion, softening, or cracking up to 1800°F ' (982°C)

2. Insulation material used as a part of a wall pass through
shall be noncombustible and shall have a thermal conductivity of 1.0 Btu-in/sq.
ft°F (0.144W/m2.k) or less.

3. All clearances and thickness are minimums.

4. Materials used to close up openings for the connector must
be non-combustible

5. Connectors for all systems, except System B, shall extend
through the wall pass through system to the inner face of the liner, and

6. The connector is installed according to one of the systems
in Table 814C.

* Delete Section 814.8.12 and substitute the
following:

814.8.12 Connection of appliances to chimney flues serving
fireplaces shall conform to the following:

1. Closure and Accessibility. A noncombustible seal shall be
provided below the point of connection to prevent entry of room air into the
flue. Means shall be provided for access to the flue for inspection and
cleaning.

2. Connection to Factory-Built Fireplace Flue. A different
appliance shall not be connected to a flue serving a factory-built fireplace
unless the appliance is specifically listed for such installation. The
connection shall be made in conformance with the appliance manufacturer's
instructions.

3. Connection to Masonry Fireplace Flue. A connector shall
extend from the appliance to the flue serving a masonry fireplace such that the
flue gases are exhausted directly into the flue. The connector shall be
accessible or removable for inspection and cleaning of both the connector and
the flue. Listed direct connection devices shall be installed according to
their listing.

Chapter 13 Fuel Gas Piping

Section 1303 Natural Gas Piping

* Revise Section 1303 to read as follows:

All natural gas fuel piping shall be sized, installed,
tested, and placed in operation in accordance with the requirements of the
appropriate sections of the NFPA 54/ANSI Z 223.1 (The National Fuel Gas
Code).

Section 1304 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Piping

* Revise Section 1304 to read as follows:

All LPG gas fuel piping shall be sized, installed, tested,
and placed in operation in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate
sections of the NFPA 54/ANSI Z 223.1 (The National Fuel Gas Code) and
NFPA 58.

Chapter 16 Reference Standards

Section 1601 Referenced Standards

* Revise Section 1601 to include the following referenced
Standards:

ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Systems and Equipment

NAIMA Fibrous Glass Duct Liner Standard, First Edition,
1994

NFPA 54-1996 National Fuel Gas Code ANSI\ Z223.1

NFPA 58-1995 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases

UL 181A, Part I, Part II, Part III, Second Edition, 1994
Closure Systems For Use With Rigid Air Ducts and Air Connectors

UL 181B, Part I, Part II, 1995, Closure Systems For Use With
Flexible Air Ducts and Connectors.

UL 1777-95, Chimney Liners

GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1994
EDITION

Chapter 4 Plumbing Fixtures

Table 406 Maximum Allowable Water usage for Plumbing
Fixtures

* Revise Table to read as follows:

Water closets, flushometer tank or close coupled
2-piece gravity-flush type

1.6
gal/flush5

Water Closets

1.6 gal/flush

Urinals

1.0 gal/flush

Residential sink and lavatory faucets

2.2
gal/minute6

Public lavatory faucets, metering type2

0.25
gal/minute

Public lavatory faucets, where metering type is not
required

0.5 gal/minute

Showerheads3,4

2.5
gal/minute

GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION

Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection

Article 210 Branch Circuits

210-70. Lighting Outlets Required

* Add exception:

Exception No. 4: No lighting is required in a attic area
having a clear height of 30 inches (762 mm) or less and a overall depth of 72
inches (1.829 mm) or less to be measured parallel with the rafters.

Article 450 Transformers and Transformer
Vaults

450-27 Oil-Insulated Transformers Installed
Outdoors

* Add a new section between the current second and third
paragraphs of 450-27 to read as follows:

(a) Space separation as required by this Section shall be as
follows:

1. Transformer pad locations shall be a minimum of 10'-0"
from any buildings, building overhangs, canopies, exterior walls, balcony,
exterior stairs and/or walkways connected to the building.

2. Transformer pad edge shall be no less than 14'-0" from any
doorway.

3. Transformer pad edge shall be no less than 10'-0" from any
windows or other openings.

4. If the building has an overhang the 10'-0" clearance shall
be measured from a point below the edge of the overhang only if the building is
3 stories or less. If the building is 4 stories or nor, 10'-0" shall be
measured from the outside building wall.

5. Fire escapes, outside stairs, and covered walkways
attached to or between buildings shall be considered as a part of the building.

Exception No. 1 (to 1-5 above): Transformer pads may be
located closer than the above required minimum clearances upon written approval
of the authority having jurisdiction. In no case shall the transformer location
be less than 3'-0" from the building.

Exception No. 2: Transformer pads existing prior to December
31, 1994 are exempted from this requirement. When buildings are modified,
reductions in space separations may be less than the above required minimum
clearances upon written approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

Chapter 7 Special Conditions

Article 700 Emergency Conditions

* Add new sections G, H, I, J, K, and L as follows:

G. Emergency Systems for Existing Buildings

700-27. Scope. The provisions of Sections
700-27 through 700-48 shall apply only to buildings that were constructed or
approved for construction on or after April 1, 1968 but prior to March 1, 1979.
The provision of Section 700-27 through 700-48 apply to the installations,
operation and maintenance of circuits, systems and equipment intended to supply
illumination and power in the event of failure of the normal supply or in the
event of accident to elements of a system supplying power and illumination
essential for safety to life and property where such systems or circuits are
legally required by Municipal, state, Federal or other codes or by a
governmental agency having jurisdiction.

700-28. Other Requirements. All requirements of the National
Electrical Code shall apply to emergency systems except as modified by sections
700-27 though 700-48 (see section 700-27).

700-29. Equipment Approval. All equipment shall
be approved for use on emergency systems (see section 700-27).

700-30. Tests and Maintenance.

1. Conduct Test or Witness Test. The authority having
jurisdiction shall conduct or witness a test ton the completed system upon
instillation and periodically afterwards.

2. Test Periodically. Systems shall be tested periodically on
a schedule acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction to assure their
maintenance in proper operating condition.

3. Battery systems Maintenance. Where battery systems or unit
equipments are involved, including batteries used for stating, control, or
ignition in auxiliary engines or prime movers, the authority having
jurisdiction shall require periodic maintenance.

4. Written Record. A written record shall be kept of such
tests and maintenance (see section 700-27).

700-31. Capacity. Emergency systems shall have adequate
capacity and rating for the emergency operation of all equipment connected to
the system (see section 700-27).

H. Source of Power for Existing Buildings.

700-32. Systems. Current supply shall be such
that in the event of failure of the normal supply to or within the building or
group of buildings concerned, emergency lighting or emergency power or both
emergency lighting and power, will be immediately available. The supply system
for emergency purposes may comprise one or more of the types of systems covered
in Section 700-33 to section 700-36. Unit equipment in accordance with section
700-48 shall satisfy the applicable requirements of section 700-27 through
700-48.

Consideration must be given to the type of service to be
rendered, whether of short time duration, as for exit lights of a theater, or
of long duration as for supplying emergency power and lighting due to a long
period of current failure from trouble either inside or outside the buildings,
as in the case of a hospital or nursing home.

Assignment of degree of reliability of the recognized
emergency supply system depends upon the careful evaluation of the variables at
each particular installation (see section 700-27).

700-33. Storage Battery. One service, in
accordance with Article 230 and a storage better of suitable rating and
capacity to supply and maintain at not less than 91 percent of system voltage
the total load of the circuits supplying emergency lighting and emergency
lighting and emergency power for a period of at least 1/2 hour.

Batteries, whether of the acid or alkali type, shall be
designed and constructed to meet the requirements of emergency service. When of
the lead-acid type, this shall include low gravity acid (1.20 to 1.22 SP-GR),
relatively thick and rugged plates and separators, and a transparent jar (see
section 700-27).

700-34. Generator Set. One service, in
accordance with Article 230, and a generator set driven by some form of prime
mover and of sufficient capacity and proper rating to supply circuits carrying
emergency lighting or lighting and power, with suitable means of automatically
starting the prime mover on failure of the normal service. For hospitals or
nursing homes, the transition time from instant of failure of the normal power
source to the emergency generator source shall no exceed ten (10) seconds (see
section 700-27 and section 700-30).

700-35. Separate Service. Two services, each in
accordance with Article 230, widely separated electrically and physically to
minimize possibility of simultaneous interruption of supply (see section
700-27).

700-36. Connection Ahead of Service Disconnection
Means. Connections on the line side of the maid service if sufficiently
separated from main service to prevent simultaneous interruption of supply
through an occurrence within he building or group of buildings served (see
section 700-27).

700-37. Auxiliary Source. The requirements of
section 700-31 and section 700-32 shall also apply to installation where the
entire electrical load on a service or sub-service is arranged to be supplied
from a second source. Current supply from a standby power plant shall satisfy
the requirements of availability in section 700-32 (see section 700-27).

700-38. Derangement Signals. Audible and visual
devices shall be provided where practicable for the following purposes (see
section 700-27):

1. To give warning of derangement of the emergency or
auxiliary source.

2. To indicate that the battery or generator is carrying the
load.

3. To indicate when battery charger is properly
functioning.

I. Emergency Circuits for Lighting and Power for
Existing Buildings

700-39. Loads on Emergency Branch Circuits. No
appliances and no lamps, other than those specified as required for emergency
use, shall be supplied by emergency lighting circuits(see section
700-27).

700-40. Emergency Illumination. Emergency
illumination shall include all required exit lights and all other lights
specified as necessary to provide sufficient illumination (see section 700-27).

Emergency lighting systems should be so designated and
installed that the failure of any individual lighting element, such as the
burning out of a light bulb, cannot leave any space in total darkness 9see
section 700-27).

700-41. Circuits for Emergency Lighting. Branch
circuits intended to supply emergency lighting shall be so installed as to
provide service immediately when the normal supply for lighting is interrupted.
Such installations shall provide either one of the following (see section
700-27):

1. An emergency lighting supply, independent of the general
lighting system, with provisions for automatically transferring, by means of
devices approved for the purpose, the emergency lights upon the event of
failure of the general lighting system supply.

2. Two or more separate and complete systems with independent
power supply, each system providing sufficient current for emergency lighting
purposes. Unless both systems are used for regular lighting purposes and are
both kept lighted, means shall be provided for automatically energizing either
system upon failure of the other. Either or both systems may be part of the
general lighting system of the protected occupancy of circuits supplying lights
for emergency illumination are installed in accordance with other sections of
this article.

700-42. Circuits for Emergency Power. For
branch circuits which supply equipment classed as emergency, there shall be an
emergency supply source to which the load will be transferred automatically and
immediately upon the failure of the normal supply (see section 700-27).

700-43. Independent wiring. Emergency circuit
wiring shall be kept entirely independent of all other wiring and equipment and
shall not enter the same raceway, box, or cabinet with other wiring except (see
section 700-27):

Exception No. 1: In transfer switches.

Exception No. 2: In exit or emergency lighting fixtures
supplied from two sources. J. Controls for Existing Buildings.

700-44. Switch Requirements. The switch or
switches installed in emergency lighting circuits shall be so arranged that
only authorized persons will have control of emergency lighting except (see
section 700-27):

Exception No. 1: Where one or more single throw switches are
connected in parallel to control a single circuit, at least one of these
switches shall be accessible only to authorized person.

Exception No. 2: Additional switches which act only to put
emergency lights into operation but not is connect them are permissible.

Switches connected in series or three and four way switches
shall not be used.

700-45. Switch Location.

1. All manual switches for controlling emergency circuits
shall be in locations convenient to authorized persons responsible for their
actuation. In places of assembly such as theaters, a switch for controlling
emergency lighting systems shall be located in the lobby or at a place
conveniently accessible thereto (see section 700-27).

2. In no case shall a control switch for emergency lighting
in a theater or notion picture theater be placed in a motion picture projection
booth of on a stage, except that where multiple switches are provided, one such
switch may be installed in such location when so arranged that it can energize,
but not disconnect, the circuit (see section 700-27).

700-46. Other Switches.

1. Exterior Lights. Those lights on the exterior of the
building which are not required for illumination when there is sufficient
daylight may be controlled by an automatic light-actuated device approved for
the purpose (see section 700-27).

2. Existing Building Corridors. Switching arrangements to
transfer corridor lighting in patient areas of health care occupancies from
overhead fixtures to fixtures designed to provide night lighting may be
permitted, provided the switching system is so designed that switches can only
select between two sets of fixtures and cannot extinguish both sets at the same
time (see section 700-27).

K. Over Current Protection for Existing
Buildings

700-47. Accessibility. The branch-circuit Over
current devices in emergency circuits shall be accessible to authorized persons
only (see section 700-27).

L. Unit Equipments for Existing Buildings

700-48. Unit Equipment. Where permitted by the
authority having jurisdiction, in lieu of other methods specified elsewhere in
this Article, individual unit equipment for emergency illumination shall
consist of (a) a battery, (b) battery charging means when a storage battery is
used, (c) one or more lamps, and (d) a relaying device arranged to energize the
lamps automatically upon failure of the normal supply to the building. The
batteries shall be of suitable rating and capacity to supply and maintain at
not less than 91 percent of rated lamp voltage the total lamp load associated
with the unit for a period of at least 1/2 hour. Storage batteries whether if
the acid or alkali type shall be designed and constructed to meet the
requirement of emergency service. When of the lead-acid type, the storage
battery shall have a transparent jar (see section 700-27).

Unit equipment shall be permanently fixed in place (i.e., not
portable) and shall have all wiring to each unit installed in accordance with
the requirements of any of the wiring methods in Chapter 3. They shall not be
connected by flexible cord. The supply circuit between the unit equipment and
the service, feeders, or the branch circuit wiring shall be installed as
required by Section 700-43. Emergency illumination fixtures which obtain power
from a unit equipment and are not part of the unit equipment shall be wired to
the unit equipment as required by section 700-43 and by one of the wiring
methods of Chapter 3 (see section 700-27).