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e . . Foreword THIS Building Code has been drafted for adoption by communities which feel that their needs can be cared for by a briefer cod~ than the National Building Code. It is suggested that the code be enacted its previous legislation, if any, being annulled by its entirety, The requirements as set forth in this code are an abbreviation of modern requirements respecting best practice in building con- struction, for the fuller details of which, the National Building recommended by the National Board of Fire Underwriters should be consulted in adoption " I ~ , " e e .' PUBLICATIONS OF THE Board of Fire Underwriters National Fire and for Gas FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES. First Aid Fire Appliances-1948. Foam Extinguishing Systems-1946. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems, Explosion Prevention-1946. Sprinkler Equipments-1947. Standpipe and Hose Systems-1938. Water Spray Nozzles and Extinguishing Systems-1947. Inert and 10. 11. 12. 1. 13. 14. 15. -1931 FIRE EXTINGUISHING AUXILIARIES. 20. Centrifugal Fire Pumps-1948. 22. Tanks, Gravity and Pressure, Towers, etc.-1941. 23. Fire Department Hose Connections-1939. ' 24. Outside Protection (Private Water Piping Systems) 25. Hose Houses for Mill Yards-1940. 26. Valves Controlling Water Supplies-1931 27. Private Fire Brigades-1937. 2. Code 1949 Edition interpreted as a warrantable minimum standard by cities reason of their present size or rapid growth obviously require more comprehensive safeguards for public safety. standards of the National Board of Underwriters, listed on back page, have been prepared after t,horough study by committees of technical men particularly qualified on the subjects covered by the standards, and should be consulted and observed to secure the safety to which the owners and occupants of buildings are entitled. This code should not be which by . . The the FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. 30. Containers for Flammable Liquids-1941 31. Oil Burning Equipments-1947. 32. Dry Cleaning Plants-1944. ~~ Paint Spraying and Spray Booths-l 946. Dip Tanks-1941. Internal Combustion Engines, also Coal Gas Producers-1934. Discharging Flammable Liquids from Tank Cars, and Petroleum Pipe Lines-1932. Stove and Range Oil Burners-1932. Small Heating and Cooking Appliances (Kerosene and Fuel )MBUSTIBLE SOLIDS. .N 34. 37. 38. 3. Oil)-1937. Nitrocellulose Motion Picture, :E'i1m-1939. Photographic and X-Ray Nitrocellulose Film-1930. Pyroxylin Plastic in Factories-1940. Pyroxylin Plastic in Warehouses and Stores-1940. Combustible Fibres-1947. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 4. HAZARI)OUS GASES. 50. Acetylene Equipment-1930. 51. Gas Systems for Welding and Cutting-1947. 53. Gasoline Vapor Gas Machines-1926. 54. City Gas Piping and Fittings-1943. 57. Coloring of Fruits and Vegetables-1938. 58. 'Liquefied Petroleum Gases-1949. 59. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Systems at Gas 5. NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS 85 JOHN STREET NEW YORK 7, N. Y. Of. 'I r II Utility Plants-1949. MiIIs-1940. EXPLOSIVE DUST. 60A. Pulverized Fuel Systems-1945. 61. Starch Factories, Terminal Grain Elevators, Flour and Feed 63. Dust Explosions in Industrial Plants, Prevention of-1938. 64. Dust Ignitions in Country Grain Elevators-1942. 6. Copies of the Code may be had on application at the offices of the National Board of Fire Underwriters at 85 John Street, New York 7, N. Y.; 222 West Adams Street, Chicago 6, III" and 1014 Merchants Exchange Building, San Francisco 4, Calif. III . . ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. 70. National Electrical Code-1947. 71. Central Station Protective Signaling Systems-1940. 72. Proprietary, Auxiliary and Local Signaling Syste!11s-1941 73. Municipal Fire Alarm Systems-1941. 44 7.