Section 5307.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

5307.3 Insulated liquid carbon dioxide or nitrogen systems used in beverage dispensing applications. Insulated liquid carbon dioxide or nitrogen systems with more than 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of carbon dioxide or nitrogen used in beverage dispensing applications shall comply with Section 5307.3.1.

5307.3.1 Ventilation. Where insulated liquid carbon dioxide or nitrogen storage tanks, cylinders, piping and equipment are located indoors, rooms or areas containing storage tanks, cylinders, piping and equipment, and other areas where a leak of carbon dioxide or nitrogen is expected to accumulate, shall be provided with mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section 5004.3 and designed to maintain the room containing carbon dioxide or nitrogen at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area.

Exception: A gas detection system complying with Section 5307.3.2 shall be permitted in lieu of mechanical ventilation.

5307.3.2 Gas detection system. Where ventilation is not provided in accordance with Section 5307.3.1, a gas detection system shall be provided in rooms or indoor areas and in below-grade outdoor locations with insulated carbon dioxide or nitrogen systems. Carbon dioxide or nitrogen sensors shall be provided within 12 inches (305 mm) of the floor in the area where the gas is expected to accumulate or other approved locations.

The system shall be designed as follows:

1. Activates an audible and visible supervisory alarm at a normally attended location upon detection of a carbon dioxide or nitrogen concentration of 5,000 ppm (9000 mg/m³).

2. Activates an audible and visible alarm within the room or immediate area where the system is installed upon detection of a carbon dioxide or nitrogen concentration of 30,000 ppm (54,000 mg/m³).