Do college dormitories (classified by the Building Code as Group R-1 occupancies) require a fire safety director, and is a fire safety and evacuation plan or a fire safety guide and notice required?
FC401.6.5 requires that Group R-1 college or school student dormitories that are occupied or designed to be occupied by more than 500 persons, or that are more than six stories or 75 feet in height, designate a fire safety director. This requirement became effective on July 1, 2009. Guidance with respect to this requirement will be the subject of a forthcoming rulemaking proceeding. FC408.10 requires that Group R-1 occupancy school and college dorms prepare a fire safety and evacuation plan, or prepare and distribute a fire safety guide and notice, as prescribed by the Commissioner by rule. Guidance with respect to this requirement will be the subject of a forthcoming rulemaking proceeding.
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