International Building Code Section 905.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

[F] 905.3.1 Height. Class I standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9,144 mm) above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9,144 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.

Exception:

In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, it shall not be required to consider either of the following:

1. Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less.

2. Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible.