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ibc_s0403.md

@@ -10,6 +10,16 @@ title: SECTION 403---HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
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 # SECTION 403---HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
 
+%%
+
+> [!quote] [[ibc_ch02]]
+> **HIGH-RISE BUILDING.**
+> A building with an occupied floor
+> located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm)
+> above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
+
+%%
+
 ## 403.1 Applicability.
 
 High-rise buildings shall comply with Sections 403.2 through 403.6.
@@ -18,7 +28,8 @@ High-rise buildings shall comply with Sections 403.2 through 403.6.
 
 ## 403.4 Emergency systems.
 
-The detection, alarm and emergency systems of high-rise buildings shall comply with Sections 403.4.1 through 403.4.8.
+The detection, alarm and emergency systems of high-rise buildings
+shall comply with Sections 403.4.1 through 403.4.8.
 
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@@ -53,4 +64,4 @@ connected to an approved constantly attended station
 shall be provided at not less than every fifth floor in each stairway
 where the doors to the stairway are locked.
 Systems shall be listed in accordance with UL 2525
-and installed in accordance with NFPA 72.
+and installed in accordance with NFPA 72.