Galt Municipal Code Ch. 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety

FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

SECTION 901.4.7 "PUMP AND RISER ROOM SIZE" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 901.4.7 Pump and riser room size.

Approved fire pump rooms, fire control rooms, and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided in all new buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system. Fire pump rooms, fire control rooms, and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair, or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump, fire control rooms, and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with doors and unobstructed passageways large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment.

Exception: Group R-3 Occupancies.

SECTION 901.4.7.2 "MARKING ON ACCESS DOORS" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 901.4.7.2 Marking on access doors.

Access doors for automatic sprinkler system riser rooms, fire control rooms, and fire pump rooms shall be labeled with an approved sign. The lettering shall be in contrasting color to the background. Letters shall have a minimum height of 4 inches (101.6 mm) with a minimum stroke of 1/2-inch (12.7 mm).

SECTION 901.4.7.4 "LIGHTING" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 901.4.7.4 Lighting.

Permanently installed artificial illumination and emergency illumination shall be provided in automatic sprinkler system riser rooms, fire control rooms, and fire pump rooms.

SECTION 903.2 "WHERE REQUIRED" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2 Where required.

Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21. For the provisions of this section, portions of buildings separated by firewalls shall not be considered separate buildings.

Exception:

1.	Detached non-combustible canopies open on four sides not exceeding the basic allowable square footage in CBC Table 506.2 used exclusively for any of the following:	Detached non-combustible canopies open on four sides not exceeding the basic allowable square footage in CBC Table 506.2 used exclusively for any of the following:
	1.1	Parking or storage of private or recreational vehicles.
	1.2	Noncombustible storage.
	1.3	Fuel islands.
2.	Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code, or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.	Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code, or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.

SECTION 903.2.1.1 "GROUP A-1" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1.	The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3.	The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4.	The fire area contains a multi-theater complex.

SECTION 903.2.1.2 "GROUP A-2" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-2 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-2 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1.	The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
3.	The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4.	The structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).

SECTION 903.2.1.3 "GROUP A-3" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1.	The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3.	The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4.	The structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).

SECTION 903.2.1.4 "GROUP A-4" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1.	The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3.	The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

SECTION 903.2.2.1 "GROUP B" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.2.1 Group B.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies, throughout stories containing Group B occupancies, and throughout all stories from the Group B occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2) and as required in Sections 903.2.2.1 and 903.2.2.2.

SECTION 903.2.3 "GROUP E" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:

1.	Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ) in area.
2.	The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
	Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area.
3.	The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
4.	In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops, and other such areas where hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity are used or stored.
5.	Throughout any Group E structure greater than 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
6.	For public school state-funded construction projects see Section 903.2.19.
7.	For public school campuses, Kindergarten through 12th grade, see Section 903.2.20.

SECTION 903.2.4 "GROUP F-1" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.4 Group F-1.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1.	A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3.	The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
4.	A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries.
5.	A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture vehicles, energy storage systems or equipment containing lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries where the batteries are installed as part of the manufacturing process.

SECTION 903.2.4.4 "GROUP F-2" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.4.4 Group F-2.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy where the following condition exists:

1.	A Group F-2 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).

SECTION 903.2.7 "GROUP M" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.7 Group M.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1.	A Group M fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3.	The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
4.	[SFM] The structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).

SECTION 903.2.7.2 "GROUP M UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE OR MATTRESSES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.7.2 Group M upholstered furniture or mattresses.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group M fire area where the area used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

SECTION 903.2.8.1.1 "GROUP R-3 MANUFACTURED HOUSING" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.8.1.1 Group R-3 manufactured housing.

Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in new manufactured homes (HSC Sections 18007 and 18009) and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units (HSC 18008.7) in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 903.2.9 "GROUP S-1" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.9 Group S-1.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1.	A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3.	The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
4.	A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
5.	A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m 2 ).

SECTION 903.2.9.1 "REPAIR GARAGES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.9.1 Repair garages.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the California Building Code, as shown:

1.	Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	Buildings no more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
3.	Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
4.	A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
5.	A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m 2 ).

SECTION 903.2.10 "GROUP S-2 PARKING GARAGES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages where any of the following conditions exist:

1.	Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, is located beneath other groups.
	Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
3.	Where the fire area of the open parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).

SECTION 903.2.10.1 "COMMERCIAL PARKING GARAGES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

SECTION 903.2.10.3 "GROUP S-2" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.10.3 Group S-2.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy where the following condition exists:

1.	A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).

SECTION 903.2.18.1 "GROUP U PRIVATE GARAGES AND CARPORTS" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.18.1 Group U private garages and carports.

Carports and garages within 6 feet of a Group R occupancy equipped with automatic fire sprinklers shall be protected by fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13, as applicable.

SECTION 903.3.8.4 "SUPERVISION" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.3.8.4 Supervision.

Control valves shall not be installed between the water supply and sprinklers unless the valves are of an approved indicating type that are supervised and secured in the open position.

SECTION 903.3.9 "HIGH-RISE FLOOR CONTROL VALVES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.3.9 Floor control valves.

Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in a multi-story building.

Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies, floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall not be required.

SECTION 903.3.10 "FLOOR CONTROL VALVES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.3.10 Floor control valves.

Floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed at each floor in multi-story buildings, at an approved location.

Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies, floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall not be required.

SECTION 903.4.3 "ALARMS" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.4.3 Alarms.

An approved audible and visual sprinkler waterflow alarm device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, including one and two-family dwellings, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system.

Where a waterflow switch is required by Section 903.4.1 to be electrically supervised, such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be powered by a fire alarm control unit or, where provided, a fire alarm system. Where a fire alarm system is provided, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one and two-family dwellings are not required to be electronically supervised.

SECTION 903.6 "WHERE REQUIRED IN EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 and as follows:

1.	When there is a change of occupancy that results in increased life safety or fire risk, as determined by the fire code official, and the structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
2.	In existing buildings and structures exceeding 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ), where the floor area of the building or structure is increased.
	Exception: When the building increase is to accommodate state-mandated accessibility improvements and the improvement is less than 500 square feet (46.45 m 2 ).
3.	In existing buildings and structures less than 3,600 square feet (334.45 m 2 ), where the floor area of the building or structure is increased to exceed 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2 ).
	Exception: When the building increase is to accommodate state-mandated accessibility improvements and the improvement is less than 500 square feet (46.45 m 2 ).

SECTION 903.6.1 "MONITORING FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.6.1 Monitoring for existing buildings.

When required by the fire code official, valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water flow switches on all existing sprinkler systems shall be monitored by an approved supervising station.