511.7 Storage space for pre-positioned department equipment.*
FC § 511.7
Space shall be provided in a storage room, mechanical room or other approved, enclosed, secure storage location in a high-rise megastructure for the sole purpose of storing department equipment, in accordance with the following requirements: 1. A storage space shall be provided for every 150 feet (45 720 mm) in elevation more than 420 feet (128 016 mm) above the lowest level of fire apparatus access, at a location near the fire service access elevator or a stairwell.
2.Each such storage space shall be not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) in length, 8 feet (2438 mm) in width, and 8 feet (2438 mm) in height, and openable only by fire department standard key or as otherwise approved by the department. Upon reasonable notice to the department, the owner shall be afforded access to such storage spaces for inspection, building maintenance or other legitimate business purpose.
3.Each such storage space shall be protected by a sprinkler system, except as otherwise approved by the department.
4.Each storage space shall be identified by a sign or marking in accordance with the rules identifying it as a department equipment room.
5.This constitutes an operational requirement of this code; however, in a building constructed prior to the effective date of this section that lacks storage spaces in compliance with this section, suitable storage spaces (including spaces not protected by a sprinkler system) may be provided at alternative locations, as approved by the department. * Editor's note: Section 8 of L.L. 2022/047 provides, in part, that FC 511.7 shall take effect one year from the date of adoption of a zoning amendment exempting from the calculation of the building floor area ratio storage spaces for pre-positioned department equipment.
