Chapter 9

Section 901 is amended by adding subsection 901.6.3.2 to read as follows:

901.6.3.2 Records Reporting. Fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired when they become defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested, and maintained or removed. All inspection, testing and maintenance reports shall be forwarded to the Fire Authority using electronic media to the designated third party as selected by the Fire Authority. Paper (hard copy) reports are not permitted.

Section 903 is amended by adding subsection 903.2.20 to read as follows:

Section 903.2.22 Automatic fire sprinklers. In addition to the requirements specified in Section 903 of this code, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout and maintained in operable condition in the following buildings:

1.

Every building hereafter constructed in which the total area of the building is greater than 6,000 square feet including overhangs.

2.

Every building hereafter constructed of three or more stories in height as defined in the building code.

3.

Every building hereafter remodeled or improved within a three-year period of time when the cost of improvements (alterations and/or structural repairs to the building) requiring permits exceeds a valuation threshold as specified below and the total area of the building exceeds 6,000 square feet.

The calculation is determined using a valuation threshold of $100,000 based on the 1985 "ENR US20 Cities" Average Construction Cost Index of 4195 adjusted by area cost factors. The City will annually update the valuation threshold to a current amount based on the increase in the index since the last figure used.

4.

Every building hereafter changed in occupancy classification and the total area is greater than 6,000 square feet, and the proposed use is deemed to be more hazardous based on risk analysis by the fire code official.

5.

Every building hereafter in which square footage is increased by 50% or more within a three-year period and the total square footage of the building exceeds 6000 square feet. If the additional square footage added to a building creates a total that exceeds the minimum code requirement for sprinklers for that occupancy type, then automatic sprinklers shall be required.

6.

(Exception) Minor additions; not greater than 500 square feet in area to existing non-sprinklered buildings and the purpose of the addition is for accessory storage or disabled access upgrades.

Section 903.3.6 is amended to read as follows:

903.3.6 Hose threads. Fire hose threads and fittings used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall be "National Hose" (NH).

Section 912.2.1 is amended to read as follows:

912.2.1 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official. Fire department connections shall be within one hundred (100) feet of a fire hydrant.

Section 912.5 is amended to read as follows:

Section 912.5 Signs. A metal sign with raised letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS or STANDPIPES or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable. Where the fire department connection serves a portion of a building or a specific building among multiple buildings a sign shall be provided to reflect the appropriate building or portion of a building served.

Section 913 is amended by adding the following text to the end of the section:

Section 913.7 Meters and testing devices. Where fire pumps are provided, they shall have a test loop installed in accordance with the applicable portions of NFPA 20 Section 4.21.2.