Part 2. Farm Buildings

(See Note A-2)

2.1.

General

2.1.1.

Scope

2.1.1.1.

Scope

2.1.2.

Application

2.1.2.1.

Application

2.1.2.2.

Classification of Buildings Containing Agricultural Occupancies

2.1.2.3.

Small Farm Buildings

2.1.3.

Definitions

2.1.3.1.

Defined Terms

2.1.4.

Classification of Farm Buildings by Major Occupancy

(See Note A-3.1.2.)

2.1.4.1.

Classification

2.2.

Fire Protection and Occupant Safety

2.2.1.

General

2.2.1.1.

Classification

2.2.1.2.

Prohibition of Occupancy Combinations

2.2.1.3.

Exceptions for Major Occupancies

2.2.1.4.

Separation of Occupancies

2.2.1.5.

Fire Separations and Closures

2.2.1.6.

Penetrations in Fire Separations and Fire-Rated Assemblies

2.2.1.7.

Firewalls

2.2.1.8.

Fire Blocks

2.2.1.9.

Additional Fire Separations

2.2.1.10.

Determination of Fire-Resistance Ratings

2.2.1.11.

Determination of Flame-Spread Ratings

2.2.1.12.

Flame-Spread Rating

2.2.1.13.

Foamed Plastics

2.2.1.14.

Fabrics and Films

2.2.1.15.

Electrical Wiring and Equipment

2.2.1.16.

Wires and Cables

2.2.1.17.

Occupant Load

2.2.2.

Building Size and Construction Relative to Major Occupancy

2.2.2.1.

Farm Buildings with Multiple Agricultural Major Occupancies

2.2.2.2.

Exceptions in Determining Building Height

2.2.2.3.

Group G, Division 1, up to 3 Storeys, Limited Area, Sprinklered

2.2.2.4.

Group G, Division 1, One Storey

2.2.2.5.

Group G, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered

2.2.2.6.

Group G, Division 2, up to 3 Storeys, Any Area

2.2.2.7.

Group G, Division 3, One Storey, Any Area

2.2.2.8.

Group G, Division 4, Any Height, Any Area

2.2.3.

Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

2.2.3.1.

Determination of Requirement for a Fire Alarm System

2.2.3.2.

Types of Fire Alarm Systems

2.2.3.3.

Design of Fire Alarm Systems

2.2.3.4.

Fire Alarm Signals

2.2.3.5.

Silencing of Alarm Signals

2.2.3.6.

Electrical Supervision

2.2.3.7.

Fire Detectors

2.2.4.

Provisions for Firefighting

2.2.4.1.

Fire Department Access to Buildings

2.2.4.2.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

2.2.4.3.

Portable Fire Extinguishers

2.2.5.

Emergency Lighting

2.2.5.1.

Minimum Lighting Requirements

2.2.6.

Safety within Farm Buildings

2.2.6.1.

Means of Egress

2.2.6.2.

Egress Doorways

2.2.6.3.

Travel Distance

2.2.6.4.

Headroom Clearance

2.2.6.5.

Access to Exits

2.2.6.6.

Door Swing

2.2.6.7.

Doors and Door Hardware

2.2.6.8.

Ramps and Stairways

2.2.6.9.

Floor Openings

2.2.6.10.

Guards

2.2.6.11.

Signage

2.2.6.12.

Transparent Doors and Panels

2.2.7.

Exits

2.2.7.1.

Exit Facilities

2.2.7.2.

Types of Exits

2.2.7.3.

Minimum Number of Exits

2.2.7.4.

Distance Between Exits

2.2.7.5.

Location of Exits

2.2.7.6.

Width and Height of Exits

2.2.7.7.

Direction of Exit Door Swing

2.2.7.8.

Exit Door Hardware

2.2.7.9.

Exit Stairs and Fire Escapes

2.2.7.10.

Exit Signs

2.2.8.

Hazardous Substances, Processes and Equipment

2.2.8.1.

General

2.2.8.2.

Exhaust Ventilation and Explosion Venting

2.2.8.3.

Below-Floor Storage Areas for Liquid Manure

2.2.8.4.

Welding and Cutting

2.2.8.5.

Liquid Manure Storage Tanks and Piping Systems

2.2.8.6.

Gas Traps or Valves

2.2.8.7.

Dangerous Goods Storage

2.2.8.8.

Pesticide Storage Areas

2.2.8.9.

Hazardous Extraction Operation Involving Cannabis

2.3.

Structural Loads and Procedures

2.3.1.

Structural Design Requirements

2.3.1.1.

General

2.3.2.

Loads Due to Use and Occupancy

2.3.2.1.

Loads Supported on a Floor or Suspended from a Ceiling

2.3.2.2.

Poultry Manure

2.3.2.3.

Stored Products

2.3.2.4.

Farm Machinery and Vehicles

2.3.2.5.

Liquid Manure Storage Tanks

2.3.3.

Loads Due to Snow

2.3.3.1.

Unobstructed Slippery Roofs

2.3.3.2.

Roof Areas of Greenhouses

2.3.4.

Loads Due to Earthquakes

(See Note A-2.3.4.)

2.3.4.1.

Application Limitation

2.4.

Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning

2.4.1.

General

2.4.1.1.

Application

2.4.2.

Ventilation

2.4.2.1.

Required Ventilation

2.4.2.2.

Greenhouses

2.4.2.3.

Controlled-Atmosphere Storage Areas

2.4.2.4.

Silos and Grain Storage Bins

2.4.2.5.

Below-Floor Storage of Liquid Manure

2.4.3.

Heating Appliances

2.4.3.1.

Location of Appliances