International Building Code Section 403.6.1 is hereby amended to add a new subsection 403.6.1.1 to read as follows:

403.6.1 Fire service access elevator. In buildings with an occupied floor more than 120 feet (36,576 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, not fewer than two fire service access elevators, or all elevators, whichever is less, shall be provided in accordance with Section 3007. Each fire service access elevator shall have a capacity of not less than 3,500 pounds (1,588 kg) and shall comply with Section 3002.4.

403.6.1.1 Machine rooms. Each fire service access elevator shall be served by a different machine or control room.