Part 2 - Farm Buildings (See Note A-2)

2.1. General 2.1.1. Scope ............................................................................. 3 2.1.2. Application .................................................................... 3 2.1.3. Definitions ..................................................................... 4 2.1.4. Classification of Farm Buildings by Major Occupancy .................................................... 4

2.2. Fire Protection and Occupant Safety 2.2.1. General .......................................................................... 5 2.2.2. Building Size and Construction Relative to Major Occupancy .................................................................... 9 2.2.3. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems ............................. 10 2.2.4. Provisions for Firefighting .......................................... 12 2.2.5. Emergency Lighting ..................................................... 12 2.2.6. Safety within Farm Buildings ...................................... 13 2.2.7. Exits ............................................................................... 15 2.2.8. Hazardous Substances, Processes and Equipment ..................................................................... 17

2.3. Structural Loads and Procedures 2.3.1. Structural Design Requirements ................................ 20 2.3.2. Loads Due to Use and Occupancy ............................. 20 2.3.3. Loads Due to Snow ...................................................... 22 2.3.4. Loads Due to Earthquakes .......................................... 22

2.4. Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning 2.4.1. General .......................................................................... 23 2.4.2. Ventilation ..................................................................... 23 2.4.3. Heating Appliances ...................................................... 24