1103.2 Emergency responder communications enhancement in existing buildings.

Existing buildings other than Group R-3, that do not have approved communications enhancement for emergency responders within the building shall be equipped with such system or coverage within a timeframe established by the fire code official.

1. Whenever an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being
replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1, Exception 1.

2. When undergoing substantial alteration as determined by the fire code official.

3. When determined by the fire code official that buildings, classes of buildings or
specific occupancies do not have minimum communications enhancement signal
strength levels and pose an undue risk to emergency responders that cannot be
reasonably mitigated by other means.

Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the communications
enhancement system is not needed.

(Ord. 3018-13 § 2; Ord. 3201-22 § 1; Ord. 3247-25, 10/21/2025)