UFC 3-600-01
26 September 2006
All buildings greater than 465 m (5,000 sq ft), or more than two stories in height
must have at least one means of all-weather ground access to allow emergency
vehicles unimpeded access to the building. All-weather ground access must be
paved, start from the road, and terminate no farther than 10 m (33 ft) from the
building.
Exception: An engineered all-weather surface that is not paved may be
provided if approved by the AHJ.
2-10.1.1
Access to Residential Facilities.
Residential facilities must be provided with all-weather ground access to 3 sides,
with a minimum of 2 sides having access to sleeping rooms.
2-10.2
Vehicle Access.
All force protection equipment, such as bollards or gates, must not require more
than one person to remove or open. Access may require fire apparatus to drive
over a curb. Any locking device controlling vehicle access must be under control
of the Fire Department or 24-hour security personnel located at the specific
facility. Dimensions of fire lanes and turnarounds must comply with NFPA 1,
Uniform Fire Code.
2-10.3
Aerial Apparatus Access.
New facilities four stories or more in height and all new warehouses must be
provided with suitable all-weather ground access surface for aerial apparatus on
a minimum of two sides of the perimeter of the structure.
2-10.4
Fire Department Connection.
Facilities with fire department connections for sprinkler or standpipe systems
must be provided with suitable all-weather ground access surface for pumper
apparatus within 45 m (150 ft) of such fire department connections.
2-11
AIR HANDLING
2-11.1
Design Requirements
requirements of NFPA 90A, except as modified by this UFC.
2-11.2
Corridors.
Egress corridors must not be used as a portion of a supply, return, or exhaust air
system serving adjoining areas. Air transfer opening(s) must not be permitted in
walls or in doors separating egress corridors from adjoining areas.
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