This standard’s primary focus is to safeguard life and property against fire and related hazards. Other safety concerns such as structural adequacy, plumbing, and mechanical system design, including environmental conditions, are beyond the scope of this standard. These issues are considered important, and additional requirements are expected to be enforced by the authority having jurisdiction. Where no authority having jurisdiction exists, the owner or operator should include due consideration of these items. 1.1.1 This standard addresses the safeguarding of life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards associated with developed subterranean spaces. 1.1.2 This standard does not cover the following types of subterranean spaces: (1) Tourist caverns (2) Wine storage caverns (3) Gas and oil storage reservoirs (4) Hazardous waste repositories (5) Utility installations such as pump stations (6) Working mines (7) Transportation and pedestrian tunnels (8) Aboveground buildings with belowground stories (9) Cut and cover underground structures specifically addressed in the building code.