Fuel-dispensing hose, breakaway devices and emergency shutoff requirements for LP/CNG

Grounded in the retrieved California Residential Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

• CRC § 12.7 High relevance — show source text

  Where mounted on a concrete base, a means shall be provided and installed within [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) of the top of the concrete base that will prevent flow from the supply piping in the event that the dispenser is displaced from its mounting. 2. A manual shutoff valve and an excess flow-control check valve shall be located in the liquid line between the pump and the dispenser inlet where the dispensing device is installed at a remote location and is not part of a complete storage and dispensing unit mounted on a common base. 3. An excess flow-control check valve or an emergency shutoff valve shall be installed in or on the dispenser at the point at which the dispenser hose is connected to the liquid piping. 4. A listed automatic-closing type hose nozzle valve with or without a latch-open device shall be provided on island-type dispensers.

  2307.6.2 Hoses. Hoses and piping for the dispensing of LP-gas shall be provided with hydrostatic relief valves. The hose length shall not exceed 18 feet (5486 mm). An approved method shall be provided to protect the hose against mechanical damage.

  2307.6.3 Emergency breakaway devices. Dispenser hoses shall be equipped with a listed emergency breakaway device designed to retain liquid on both sides of the breakaway point. Where hoses are attached to hose-retrieving mechanisms, the emergency breakaway device shall be located such that the breakaway device activates to protect the dispenser from being displaced.

  2307.6.4 Vehicle impact protection. Where installed within 10 feet of vehicle traffic, LP-gas storage containers, pumps and dispensers shall be protected in accordance with Section 2307.5, Item 2.

  2307.7 Public fueling of motor vehicles. Self-service LP-gas dispensing systems, including key, code and card lock dispensing systems, shall be limited to the filling of permanently mounted containers providing fuel to the LP-gas powered vehicle.

  The requirements for self-service LP-gas dispensing systems shall be in accordance with the following:

  1. The arrangement and operation of the transfer of product into a vehicle shall be in accordance with this section and Chapter 61.

  2. The system shall be provided with an emergency shutoff switch located within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of, but not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from, dispensers.

  3. The owner of the LP-gas motor fuel-dispensing facility or the owner’s designee shall provide for the safe operation of the system and the training of users.

  4. The dispenser and hose-end valve shall release not more than [1] / 8 fluid ounce (4 cc) of liquid to the atmosphere upon breaking the connection with the fill valve on the vehicle.

  5. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 2305.5.

  6. Warning signs shall be provided in accordance with Section 2305.6.

  7. The area around the dispenser shall be maintained in accordance with Section 2305.7.

  2307.8 Overfilling. LP-gas containers shall not be filled with LP-gas in excess of the volume determined using the fixed maximum liquid level gauge installed on the container, the volume determined by the overfilling prevention device installed on the container or the weight determined by the required percentage of the water capacity marked on the container.

  SECTION 2308—COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES

• CRC § 2307.5 High relevance — show source text

  Exception: The point of transfer for LP-gas dispensing operations need not be separated from canopies that are constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and that provide weather protection for the dispensing equipment.

  LP-gas containers shall be located in accordance with Chapter 61. LP-gas storage and dispensing equipment shall be located outdoors.

  2307.5 Additional requirements for LP-gas dispensers and equipment. LP-gas dispensers and related equipment shall comply with the following provisions:

  1. Pumps shall be fixed in place and shall be designed to allow control of the flow and to prevent leakage and accidental discharge.

  2. Dispensing devices installed within 10 feet (3048 mm) of where vehicle traffic occurs shall be protected against physical damage by mounting on a concrete island 6 inches (152 mm) or more in height, or shall be protected in accordance with Section 312.

  3. Dispensing devices shall be securely fastened to their mounting surface in accordance with the dispenser manufacturer’s instructions.

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  MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES

  2307.6 Installation of LP-gas dispensing devices and equipment. The installation and operation of LP-gas dispensing systems shall be in accordance with Sections 2307.6.1 through 2307.6.4 and Chapter 61. LP-gas dispensers and dispensing stations shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and their listing.

  2307.6.1 Product control valves. The dispenser system piping shall be protected from uncontrolled discharge in accordance with the following:

  1. Where mounted on a concrete base, a means shall be provided and installed within [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) of the top of the concrete base that will prevent flow from the supply piping in the event that the dispenser is displaced from its mounting.
  2. A manual shutoff valve and an excess flow-control check valve shall be located in the liquid line between the pump and the dispenser inlet where the dispensing device is installed at a remote location and is not part of a complete storage and dispensing unit mounted on a common base.
  3. An excess flow-control check valve or an emergency shutoff valve shall be installed in or on the dispenser at the point at which the dispenser hose is connected to the liquid piping.
  4. A listed automatic-closing type hose nozzle valve with or without a latch-open device shall be provided on island-type dispensers.

  2307.6.2 Hoses. Hoses and piping for the dispensing of LP-gas shall be provided with hydrostatic relief valves. The hose length shall not exceed 18 feet (5486 mm). An approved method shall be provided to protect the hose against mechanical damage.

  2307.6.3 Emergency breakaway devices. Dispenser hoses shall be equipped with a listed emergency breakaway device designed to retain liquid on both sides of the breakaway point. Where hoses are attached to hose-retrieving mechanisms, the emergency breakaway device shall be located such that the breakaway device activates to protect the dispenser from being displaced.

  2307.6.4 Vehicle impact protection. Where installed within 10 feet of vehicle traffic, LP-gas storage containers, pumps and dispensers shall be protected in accordance with Section 2307.5, Item 2.

• CRC § 2306.7 High relevance — show source text

  2306.7 Fuel-dispensing systems for flammable or combustible liquids. The design, fabrication and installation of fuel-dispensing systems for flammable or combustible liquid fuels shall be in accordance with Sections 2306.7.1 through 2306.7.9.2.4. Alcoholblended fuel-dispensing systems shall also comply with Section 2306.8.

  2306.7.1 Listed equipment. Electrical equipment, dispensers, hose, nozzles and submersible or subsurface pumps used in fueldispensing systems shall be listed.

  2306.7.2 Fixed pumps required. Class I and II liquids shall be transferred from tanks by means of fixed pumps designed and equipped to allow control of the flow and prevent leakage or accidental discharge.

  2306.7.3 Mounting of dispensers. Dispensing devices, except those installed on top of a protected above-ground tank that qualifies as vehicle-impact resistant, shall be protected against physical damage by mounting on a concrete island 6 inches (152 mm) or more in height, or shall be protected in accordance with Section 312. Dispensing devices shall be installed and securely fastened to their mounting surface in accordance with the dispenser manufacturer’s instructions. Dispensing devices installed indoors shall be located in an approved position where they cannot be struck by an out-of-control vehicle descending a ramp or other slope.

  2306.7.3.1 Additional impact protection. The fire code official is authorized to require additional impact protection in accordance with Section 312 where dispensing devices are located in areas near parking areas, multiple dispensing devices, highway on- and off-ramps, and other areas where there is a higher potential for vehicle impacts.

  2306.7.4 Dispenser emergency shutoff valve. An approved automatic emergency shutoff valve designed to close in the event of a fire or impact shall be properly installed in the liquid supply line at the base of each dispenser supplied by a remote pump. The valve shall be installed so that the shear groove is flush with or within [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) of the top of the concrete dispenser island and there is clearance provided for maintenance purposes around the valve body and operating parts. The valve shall be installed at the liquid supply line inlet of each overhead-type dispenser. Where installed, a vapor return line located inside the dispenser housing shall have a shear section or approved flexible connector for the liquid supply line emergency shutoff valve to function. Emergency shutoff valves shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, tested at the time of initial installation and not less than yearly thereafter in accordance with Section 2305.2.4.

  2306.7.5 Dispenser hose. Dispenser hoses shall be not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length unless otherwise approved. Dispenser hoses shall be listed and approved. When not in use, hoses shall be reeled, racked or otherwise protected from damage.

  2306.7.5.1 Emergency breakaway devices. Dispenser hoses for Class I and II liquids shall be equipped with a listed emergency breakaway device designed to retain liquid on both sides of a breakaway point. Such devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Where hoses are attached to hose-retrieving mechanisms, the emergency breakaway device shall be located between the hose nozzle and the point of attachment of the hose-retrieval mechanism to the hose.

• CRC § 2306.7.4 High relevance — show source text

  2306.7.4 Dispenser emergency shutoff valve. An approved automatic emergency shutoff valve designed to close in the event of a fire or impact shall be properly installed in the liquid supply line at the base of each dispenser supplied by a remote pump. The valve shall be installed so that the shear groove is flush with or within [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) of the top of the concrete dispenser island and there is clearance provided for maintenance purposes around the valve body and operating parts. The valve shall be installed at the liquid supply line inlet of each overhead-type dispenser. Where installed, a vapor return line located inside the dispenser housing shall have a shear section or approved flexible connector for the liquid supply line emergency shutoff valve to function. Emergency shutoff valves shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, tested at the time of initial installation and not less than yearly thereafter in accordance with Section 2305.2.4.

  2306.7.5 Dispenser hose. Dispenser hoses shall be not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length unless otherwise approved. Dispenser hoses shall be listed and approved. When not in use, hoses shall be reeled, racked or otherwise protected from damage.

  2306.7.5.1 Emergency breakaway devices. Dispenser hoses for Class I and II liquids shall be equipped with a listed emergency breakaway device designed to retain liquid on both sides of a breakaway point. Such devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Where hoses are attached to hose-retrieving mechanisms, the emergency breakaway device shall be located between the hose nozzle and the point of attachment of the hose-retrieval mechanism to the hose.

  2306.7.6 Fuel delivery nozzles. A listed automatic-closing-type hose nozzle valve with or without a latch-open device shall be provided on island-type dispensers used for dispensing Class I, II or III liquids.

  Overhead-type dispensing units shall be provided with a listed automatic-closing-type hose nozzle valve without a latch-open device. The design of the system shall be such that the hose nozzle valve will close automatically in the event the valve is released from a fill opening or upon impact with a driveway.

  Any latch-open device determined to be inoperative by the fire code official shall be repaired or replaced within 48 hours after notification.

  Exception: A listed automatic-closing-type hose nozzle valve with latch-open device is allowed to be used on overhead-type dispensing units where the design of the system is such that the hose nozzle valve will close automatically in the event the valve is released from a fill opening or upon impact with a driveway.

  2306.7.6.1 Special requirements for nozzles. Where dispensing of Class I, II or III liquids is performed, a listed automatic-closing-type hose nozzle valve shall be used incorporating all of the following features:

  1. The hose nozzle valve shall be equipped with an integral latch-open device.
  2. Where the flow of product is normally controlled by devices or equipment other than the hose nozzle valve, the hose nozzle valve shall not be capable of being opened unless the delivery hose is pressurized. If pressure to the hose is lost, the nozzle shall close automatically.
• CRC § 12-0 Medium relevance — show source text

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  1-#6|40,000|DR|DR|11-8|13-3|11-10|16-0|11-2|15-6| |12|2-#4
  1-#6|60,000|DR|DR|11-8|13-3|11-10|16-0|11-11|18-4| |12|2-#5|40,000|DR|DR|11-8|13-3|11-10|16-0|11-11|18-4| |12|2-#5|60,000|DR|DR|11-8|13-3|11-10|16-0|11-11|18-4| |16|1-#4|40,000|13-6|13-0|11-10|13-8|10-7|12-11|9-11|12-4| |16|1-#4|60,000|13-6|13-0|13-8|16-7|12-4|15-9|11-5|15-0| |16|1-#5|40,000|13-6|13-0|13-10|17-0|12-6|16-1|11-7|15-4| |16|1-#5|60,000|13-6|13-0|13-10|17-1|14-0|19-7|13-4|18-8| |16|2-#4
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• CRC § 2-550 Medium relevance — show source text

  ″|3′-2″|4′-3″|3′-8″|3′-1″|2′-7″|2′-0″| |2-550S162-68|6′-5″|5′-10″|5′-3″|4′-9″|4′-4″|5′-5″|4′-9″|4′-3″|3′-9″|3′-4″| |2-800S162-33|—|—|—|—|—|—|—|—|—|—| |2-800S162-43|2′-6″|—|—|—|—|—|—|—|—|—| |2-800S162-54|6′-1″|5′-5″|4′-10″|4′-3″|3′-9″|4′-11″|4′-3″|3′-8″|3′-0″|2′-5″| |2-800S162-68|7′-8″|6′-11″|6′-3″|5′-9″|5′-2″|6′-5″|5′-9″|5′-1″|4′-6″|4′-0″| |2-1000S162-43|2′-10″|—|—|—|—|—|—|—|—|—| |2-1000S162-54|6′-7″|5′-10″|5′-3″|4′-9″|4′-3″|5′-4″|4′-9″|4′-1″|3′-5″|2′-9″| |2-1000S162-68|8′-8″|7′-10″|7′-2″|6′-6″|5′-11″|7′-4″|6′-6″|5′-9″|5′-1″|4′-6″| |2-1200S162-54|5′-6″|4′-10″|4′-4″|3′-11″|3′-7″|4′-5″|3′-11″|3′-6″|3′-2″|2′-11″| |2-1200S162-68|9′-7″|8′-8″|7′-11″|7′-2″|6′-6″|8′-1″|7′-2″|6′-4″|5′-8″|5′-0″| |For SI: 1 mil = 0.0254 mm, 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa, 1 ksi = 1,000 psi = 6.895 MPa.
  a.

• CRC § 25.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  |9′-3″|12′-5″|10′-10″|12′-5″|10′-10″| |550S162-33|9′-5″|6′-11″|10′-5″|6′-11″|10′-5″|6′-11″| |550S162-43|10′-2″|9′-2″|14′-2″|11′-8″|15′-2″|11′-8″| |550S162-54|10′-10″|9′-9″|15′-7″|14′-0″|16′-7″|14′-5″| |550S162-68|11′-8″|10′-5″|16′-7″|14′-10″|17′-9″|15′-6″| |800S162-33|—|—|—|—|—|—| |800S162-43|11′-4″|10′-2″|16′-1″|11′-0″|16′-6″|11′-0″| |800S162-54|12′-0″|10′-10″|17′-4″|15′-7″|18′-7″|17′-7″| |800S162-68|12′-10″|11′-6″|18′-6″|16′-7″|19′-11″|18′-11″| |1000S162-43|—|—|—|—|—|—| |1000S162-54|12′-10″|11′-7″|18′-5″|16′-6″|19′-8″|18′-8″| |1000S162-68|13′-8″|12′-3″|19′-8″|17′-9″|21′-1″|20′-1″| |1200S162-43|—|—|—|—|—|—| |1200S162-54|—|—|—|—|—|—| |1200S162-68|14′-5″|12′-11″|20′-9″|18′-7″|22′-0″|21′-0″| |For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mil = 0.0254 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa.
  a. Deflection criterion:L/240 for total loads.
  b. Ceiling deal load = 5 psf.
  c.

• CRC § 15-8 Medium relevance — show source text

  000|15-8|19-2|15-0|15-6|14-0|11-8|11-0|8-11|8-9| |20|2-#6|40,000|15-5|18-10|14-8|15-2|13-9|11-5|10-9|8-6|8-3| |20|2-#6|60,000|18-7|22-9|17-9|18-5|16-7|13-10|12-9|9-5|9-2| |20|Center distance_A_k, l|Center distance_A_k, l|5-7|8-4|5-1|5-5|4-5|3-1|2-9|1-10|1-9| |24|Span without stirrupsi, j|Span without stirrupsi, j|9-11|13-7|9-9|10-2|9-0|7-5|7-0|5-10|5-9| |24|1-#5|40,000|8-6|10-8|8-5|8-8|7-10|6-6|6-2|5-0|4-11| |24|1-#5|60,000|10-5|13-0|10-3|10-7|9-7|8-0|7-6|6-1|6-0| |24|2-#4
  1-#6|40,000|9-7|12-1|9-6|9-9|8-10|7-5|7-0|5-8|5-6| |24|2-#4
  1-#6|60,000|11-9|14-9|11-7|11-11|10-10|9-0|8-6|6-11|6-9| |24|2-#5|40,000|12-0|15-0|11-9|12-2|11-0|9-2|8-8|7-1|6-11| |24|2-#5|60,000|14-7|18-3|14-4|14-10|13-5|11-2|10-7|8-7|8-5| |24|2-#6|40,000|14-3|17-11|14-1|14-7|13-2|11-0|10-4|8-5|8-3| |24|2-#6|60,000|19-11|25-0|19-7|20-3|18-4|15-3|14-5|10-10|10-7| |24|Center distance_A_k, l|Center distance_A_k, l|6-3|9-11|6-1|6-6|5-4|3-9|3-4|2-2|2-1| |For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, Grade 40 = 280 MPa, Grade 60 = 420 MPa.
  Note: Top and bottom reinforcement for lintels without stirrups, as shown in shaded cells,

• CRC § 10-13 Medium relevance — show source text

  R1006.5 Outlet. The exterior air outlet shall be located in the back or side of the firebox chamber or shall be located outside of the firebox, at the level of the hearth and not greater than 24 inches (610 mm) from the firebox opening. The outlet shall be closable and designed to prevent burning material from dropping into concealed combustible spaces.

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  Part IV—Energy Conservation

  (Note: Part IV is not adopted. See California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6.)

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  Part V—Mechanical

  (Note: Part V is not adopted. See California Mechanical Code, Title 24, Part 4.)

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  Part VI—Fuel Gas

  (Note: Part VI is not adopted. See California Mechanical Code and California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Parts 4 and 5.)

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  Part VII—Plumbing

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  Part VIII—Electrical

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  CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

  CHAPTER 44 – REFERENCED STANDARDS

  (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)

  |Adopting

• CRC § 508.5 Medium relevance — show source text

  Structures with multiple occupancies or uses shall comply with Section 508 of the California Building Code. Where a struc-_ ture is proposed for a purpose that is not specifically provided for in this code, such structure shall be classified in the group that the occupancy most nearly resembles, according to the fire safety and relative hazard involved in accordance with this code or the Cali- fornia Building Code.

  Note: Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 508.5 of the California Building Code are classified as a Group R-2 occupancy and are permitted to be constructed as one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses in accordance with this code.

  1.1.3.1.1 Utility and Miscellaneous Group U. Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy. Group U shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

  Agricultural buildings

  Aircraft hangars, accessory to a one- or two-family residence (see Section 412.5 of the California Building Code)

  Barns

  Carports

  Fences more than 7 feet (2134 mm) high

  Grain silos, accessory to a residential occupancy

  Greenhouses

  Livestock shelters

  Private garages

  Retaining walls

  Sheds

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  DIVISION I CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION

  Stables

  Tanks

  Towers

  1.1.3.2 Regulated buildings, structures and applications. The model code, state amendments to the model code and/or state amendments where there are no relevant model code provisions shall apply to detached one- and two-family dwellings, lodging houses, live/work units, townhouses and structures accessory thereto. State agencies with regulatory authority as specified in Sections 1.2 through 1.14, except where modified by local ordinance pursuant to Section 1.1.8. When adopted by a state agency, the provisions of this code shall be enforced by the appropriate enforcing agency, but only to the extent of authority granted to such agency by the state legislature.

  Note: See “How to Distinguish Between Model Code Language and California Amendments” following the Preface. 1. One- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, employee housing, factory-built housing and other types of dwellings contain- ing sleeping accommodations with common toilets or cooking facilities. See Section 1.8.2.1.1. 2. Permanent buildings and permanent accessory buildings or structures constructed within mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks regulated by the Department of Housing and Community Development. See Section 1.8.2.1.3. 3. Applications regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal include, but are not limited to, the following in accordance with Section 1.11:

• CRC § 4-6 Medium relevance — show source text

  6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |30 psf|3 story—with crawl space|19 × 6|14 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |30 psf|3 story—plus basement|22 × 7|16 × 6|13 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |50 psf|1 story—slab-on-grade|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |50 psf|1 story—with crawl space|14 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |50 psf|1 story—plus basement|18 × 6|13 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |50 psf|2 story—slab-on-grade|15 × 6|13 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |50 psf|2 story—with crawl space|17 × 6|13 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |50 psf|2 story—plus basement|21 × 7|15 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |50 psf|3 story—slab-on-grade|18 × 6|13 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |50 psf|3 story—with crawl space|20 × 6|15 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6| |50 psf|3 story—plus basement|24 × 8|18 × 6|14 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|12 × 6|

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  FOUNDATIONS

  |TABLE R403.1(1)—MINIMUM WIDTH AND THICKNESS FOR
  CONCRETE FOOTINGS FOR LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION (inches)a, b, c,

• CRC § 1.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  A tent shall not be considered a suitable sleeping place when it is found necessary to provide heating facilities in order to maintain a minimum temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) within such tent during the period of occupancy.

  Membrane structures installed and/or assembled in accordance with Chapter 31 of the California Building Code, may be permitted to be used as emergency housing and emergency housing facilities, as determined by the enforcing agency.

  SECTION CJ107—ACCESSIBILITY

  CJ107.1 General. Emergency housing shall comply with the applicable requirements in the California Building Code, Chapter 11B, and/ or the US Access Board Final Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing.

  Note: The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (US Access Board) issued the Final Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing on May 7, 2014. The final guidelines amended the 2004 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (2004 ADAAG) and the 2004 Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines (2004 ABAAG) to specifically address emergency transportable housing units provided to disaster survivors by entities subject to the ADA or ABA. The final rule ensures that the emergency transportable housing units are readily accessible to and usable by disaster survivors with disabilities.

  SECTION CJ108—LOFTS IN EMERGENCY HOUSING

  CJ108.1 Minimum loft area and dimensions. Lofts used as a sleeping or living space shall meet the minimum area and dimension requirements of Sections CJ108.1.1 through CJ108.1.3. CJ108.1.1 Minimum area. Lofts shall have a floor area of not less than 35 square feet (3.25 m [2] ).

  CJ108.1.2 Minimum dimensions. Lofts shall be not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in any horizontal dimension.

  CJ108.1.3 Height effect on loft area. Portions of a loft with a sloping ceiling measuring less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall not be considered as contributing to the minimum required area for the loft.

  Exception : Under gable roofs with a minimum slope of 6:12, portions of a loft with a sloping ceiling measuring less than 16 inches (406 mm) from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall not be considered as contributing to the minimum required area for the loft.

  CJ108.2 Loft access. The access to and primary egress from lofts shall be any type described in Sections CJ108.2.1 through CJ108.2.4.

  CJ108.2.1 Stairways. Stairways accessing lofts shall comply with this code or with Sections CJ108.2.1.1 through CJ108.2.1.6.

  CJ108.2.1.1 Width. Stairways accessing a loft shall not be less than 17 inches (432 mm) in clear width at or above the handrail. The minimum width below the handrail shall be not less than 20 inches (508 mm).

  CJ108.2.1.2 Headroom. The headroom in stairways accessing a loft shall be not less than 74 inches (1880 mm), as measured verti- cally, from a sloped line connecting the tread or landing platform nosings in the middle of their width.