2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-809.5 Residential dwelling units with communication features.
Residential dwelling units required to provide communication features shall comply with Section 11B-809.5.
11B-809.5.1 Building fire alarm system.
Where a building fire alarm system is provided, the system wiring shall be extended to a point within the residential dwelling unit in the vicinity of the residential dwelling unit smoke detection system.
11B-809.5.1.1 Alarm appliances.
Where alarm appliances are provided within a residential dwelling unit as part of the building fire alarm system, they shall comply with Chapter 9, Section 907.5.2.3.4 _|Visible alarms; Group R-2|_.
[2010 ADAS] 809.5.1.1 Alarm Appliances. Where alarm appliances are provided within a residential dwelling unit as part of the building fire alarm system, they shall comply with 702.
11B-809.5.1.2 Activation.
All visible alarm appliances provided within the residential dwelling unit for building fire alarm notification shall be activated upon activation of the building fire alarm in the portion of the building containing the residential dwelling unit.
11B-809.5.2 Residential dwelling unit smoke detection system and carbon monoxide detection system.
Residential dwelling unit smoke detection systems shall comply with Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11. Residential dwelling unit carbon monoxide detection systems shall comply with Chapter 4.
ETA Editor's Note
The lengthy California Building Code Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11 referenced above is not adopted by Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance (DSA-AC), and is not included in this Pocket Guide. To see this Section, consult California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2 - 2013 California Building Code (2013 CBC), available for purchase from International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org).
[2010 ADAS] 809.5.2 Residential Dwelling Unit Smoke Detection System. Residential dwelling unit smoke detection systems shall comply with NFPA 72 (1999 or 2002 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1).
11B-809.5.2.1 Activation.
All visible alarm appliances provided within the residential dwelling unit for smoke detection notification shall be activated upon smoke detection. All visible alarm appliances provided within the residential dwelling unit for carbon monoxide detection notification shall be activated upon carbon monoxide detection.
11B-809.5.3 Interconnection.
The same visible alarm appliances shall be permitted to provide notification of residential dwelling unit smoke detection and building fire alarm activation, and carbon monoxide detection.
11B-809.5.4 Prohibited use.
Visible alarm appliances used to indicate residential dwelling unit smoke detection, carbon monoxide detection, or building fire alarm activation shall not be used for any other purpose within the residential dwelling unit.
11B-809.5.5 Residential dwelling unit primary entrance.
Communication features shall be provided at the residential dwelling unit primary entrance complying with Section 11B-809.5.5.
11B-809.5.5.1 Notification.
A hard-wired electric doorbell shall be provided. A button or switch shall be provided outside the residential dwelling unit primary entrance. Activation of the button or switch shall initiate an audible tone and visible signal within the residential dwelling unit. Where visible doorbell signals are located in sleeping areas, they shall have controls to deactivate the signal.
11B-809.5.5.2 Identification.
A means for visually identifying a visitor without opening the residential dwelling unit entry door shall be provided and shall allow for a minimum 180 degree range of view.
[2010 ADAS] Advisory 809.5.5.2 Identification. In doors, peepholes that include prisms clarify the image and should offer a wide-angle view of the hallway or exterior for both standing persons and wheelchair users. Such peepholes can be placed at a standard height and permit a view from several feet from the door.
11B-809.5.6 Site, building, or floor entrance.
Where a system, including a closed-circuit system, permitting voice communication between a visitor and the occupant of the residential dwelling unit is provided, the system shall comply with Section 11B-708.4.
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