Earlier editions: 2026-07
Stanton Municipal Code Ch. 80 Referenced Standards
Stanton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Stanton
Cite as: Stanton Municipal Code Chapter 80 · Text as of 2026-10-04
NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
| 1. | Quick-response type as defined in Section 3.3.223.4.16 |
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| 2. | Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12 |
| 3. | Quick-response CMSA sprinklers |
| 4. | ESFR sprinklers |
| 5. | Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers. |
| 6. | Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems |
Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:
16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2 1/2" inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided.
NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
| 1. | Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may be left unpainted. |
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| 2. | Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red. |
Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised as follows:
6.2.9All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
| 1. | A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building | A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building | A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building |
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| a. | For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve. | For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve. | |
| b. | Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a post indicating valve 40 ft (12 m) away. | Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a post indicating valve 40 ft (12 m) away. | |
| c. | Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m). | Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m). | |
| (2) | A wall post indicator valve on risers located within the building, either a nonrising stem gate valve with a wall post indicator or a listed butterfly valve with an indicating handle extending out through the building wall. | A wall post indicator valve on risers located within the building, either a nonrising stem gate valve with a wall post indicator or a listed butterfly valve with an indicating handle extending out through the building wall. | A wall post indicator valve on risers located within the building, either a nonrising stem gate valve with a wall post indicator or a listed butterfly valve with an indicating handle extending out through the building wall. |
| (3) | A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building. | A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building. | A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building. |
| (a) | For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer. | For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer. | |
| (b) | Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a backflow preventer valve 40 ft (12 m) away. | Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a backflow preventer valve 40 ft (12 m) away. | |
| (c) | Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m). | Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m). | |
| (4) | Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior. | Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior. | Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior. |
| (5) | Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the AHJ. | Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the AHJ. | Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the AHJ. |
| (6) | Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ. | Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ. | Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ. |
Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings.
Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt, bituminous, or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with Sections 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
Appendix A is not adopted.
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix D is not adopted.
Appendix E is not adopted.
Appendix F is not adopted.
Appendix G is not adopted.
Appendix H is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix I is not adopted.
Appendix J is not adopted.
Appendix K is not adopted.
Appendix L is not adopted.
Appendix M is not adopted.
Appendix N is not adopted.
Appendix O is not adopted.
Appendix P is not adopted.
Appendix Q is not adopted.
(Ord. 1164, 9/23/2025)
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