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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 748. Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission |
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Chapter 20. Adopted Codes |
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Subchapter 1. IBC® 2015 |
SECTION 748:20-1-19. Appendix N, Supplemental Storm Shelter Requirements
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- This appendix has been newly created and entitled "Supplemental Storm Shelter Requirements". The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance.(1) Section N101 General. This section has been added to clarify scope and design requirements for this appendix. This section has been added to read: N101 General.(A) N101.1 Scope. This section has been added to specify the provisions of the appendix shall apply exclusively to the installation of storm shelters in critical emergency operation facilities and Group E occupancies. This section has been added to read: N101.1 Scope. The provisions of this appendix shall apply exclusively to the installation of storm shelters in critical emergency operation facilities and Group E occupancies.(B) N101.2 Design. This section has been added to specify the technical requirements for the items herein shall comply with ICC 500® and Section 423. This section has been added to read: N101.2 Design. Technical requirements for items herein shall comply with ICC 500® and Section 423.(2) Section N102 Critical emergency operations. This section, formerly numbered Section 423.3 has been moved into appendix N entitled "Supplemental Storm Shelter Requirements" and has been modified to require all 911 call stations, emergency operations centers and normally occupied fire, rescue ambulance and police stations to have a storm shelter constructed in accordance with ICC 500® and Section 423. The section has been added to read: N102 Critical emergency operations. All 911 call stations, emergency operations centers and normally occupied fire, ambulance, and police stations shall have a storm shelter constructed in accordance with ICC 500® and Section 423. Exception: Entire Buildings meeting the requirements for shelter design in ICC 500® and Section 423.(3) Section N103 Group E occupancies. This section, formerly numbered Section 423.4 has been moved into appendix N entitled "Supplemental Storm Shelter Requirements" and has been modified to require Group E occupancies with an aggregate load over 50 to have a storm shelter and limit the requirement for the storm shelter capacity to classrooms and administrative areas in a new building or addition to an existing structure and not the entire occupant load of the structure. This section has been added to read: N103 Group E occupancies. All group E occupancies with an aggregate occupant load of 50 or more shall have a storm shelter constructed in accordance with ICC 500® and Section 423. The storm shelter shall be capable of housing the occupant load of the classrooms and administrative areas in the new building or addition containing the Group E occupancy. Exceptions:(A) Group E day care facilities.(B) Group E occupancies accessory to places of religious worship.(C) Entire buildings meeting the requirements for storm shelter design in ICC 500® and Section 423.