Fairfax Municipal Code Ch. 33 Fire Safety During

The exception to Section 3314.3 of Chapter 33 is amended to read as follows:

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.

Section 3315.3 in Chapter 33 is added to read as follows:

Section 3315.3 Where required.

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

Section 3315.4 of Chapter 33 is added to read as follows:

Section 3315.4 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 system shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor below the floor being demolished.

Section 3315.5 of Chapter 33 is added to read as follows:

Section 3315.5 Detailed requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of Section 903.