4.24 FDC Requirements for Low-Rise Buildings

Reference: NFPA 13 2002 sec. 8.16.2, NFPA 14 2003

The San Francisco Fire Department may require more than one FDC in a low-rise building when:

1) The building fronts on more than one public way.
2) The building has significant floor area where firefighter response to the location of the fire may be delayed.
3) When the adjacent streets or public way characteristics may hinder firefighting operations.
4) When determined necessary by the Fire Department.

FDC location(s) shall be approved by Fire Department.