502. Each floor must be considered a separate zone.
3. When one ore more risers serve the same floor, each riser must be
considered a separate zone.
§ 915.5 Elevators.
§ 915.5.1 Standards. Elevators and elevator lobbies be provided and must comply
with the California Building Code and the following:
§ 915.5.2 General. At least one elevator cab must be assigned for Fire Department
use, which must serve all floors of the building. All provisions hereinafter are in
reference to said elevator cab(s).
§ 915.5.2.1 Size. The size of the elevator cab must have dimensions as specified in
Section 915.5.2.1.1.
§ 915.5.2.1.1 Ambulance Stretcher. The elevator cab must be provided with
adequate dimensions to accommodate an ambulance type stretcher in accordance
with the provisions of Section 3002.4a.1 of California Building Code.
§ 915.6 Standby Power.
§ 915.6.1 General. An on -site standby power system conforming to the Electrical
Code must be provided. In the event of failure of the normal power source, the
standby power system must provide an alternate source of electrical power to serve
at least the designated loads as set forth in Section 915.6.2 at full power. The
system may consist of an on -site generator or a system of batteries, or both. The
installation must be in accordance with this code, nationally recognized standards,
and any policies of the fire code official_
§ 915.6.2 Loads. The power load requirements for sizing the standby power system
must include, without limitation to the following:
1. Exit signs and exit path illumination;
2. Fire alarm system;
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