Chapter 33 — FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION

Section 3306.5.2 in Chapter 33 is added to read as follows:

Section 3306.5.2 Where required. In buildings of combustible construction required to have automatic sprinkler systems by Section 903, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed prior to construction exceeding two stories in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such automatic sprinkler systems shall be extended as construction progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.

Section 3306.5.3 of Chapter 33 is added to read as follows:

Section 3306.5.3 Buildings being demolished. Where a building is being demolished and an automatic sprinkler system is existing within such a building, such automatic sprinkler system shall be maintained in an operable condition so as to be available for use by the fire department. Such automatic sprinkler systems shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor below the floor being demolished.

Section 3306.5.4 of Chapter 33 is added to read as follows:

Section 3306.5.4 Detailed requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of Section 903.

Section 3307.5.2 of Chapter 33 is amended by adding the following to the end of the exception:

Exception: Standpipes shall be either temporary or permanent in nature, and with or without a water supply, provided that such standpipes comply with the requirements of Section 905 as to capacity, outlets and materials, as approved by the Fire Code Official.