§ 903.2

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group A occupancy as provided in this section.

• G. Section 903.2.1.1 is amended to read as follows:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1 occupancies where the fire area exceeds the square footage based on type of construction in Table 903.2.

• H. Section 903.2.1.2 is amended to read as follows:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where the fire area exceeds the square footage based on type of construction in Table 903.2.

• I. Section 903.2.1.3 is amended to read as follows:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where the fire area exceeds the square footage based on type of construction in Table 903.2.

• J. Section 903.2.1.4 is amended to read as follows:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4 occupancies where the fire area exceeds the square footage based on type of construction in Table 903.2.

• K. Section 903.2.3 is amended to read as follows:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies where the fire area exceeds the square footage based on type of construction in Table 903.2.

• L. Section 903.2.4 is amended to read as follows:

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 the square footage based on type of construction in Table 903.2.

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 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).

4. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m2).

• M. Section 903.2.7 is amended to read as follows:

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 the square footage based on type of construction in Table 903.2.

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 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).

4. A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).

   5. [SFM] The structure exceeds 24,000 square feet (465 m2), contains more than one fire area containing a Group M occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4-hour fire-resistance rating without openings.

• N. Section 903.2.9 is amended to read as follows:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where the fire area exceeds the square footage based on type of construction in Table 903.2.

• O. Section 903.2.9.1 is amended to read as follows:

903.2.9.1 Repair Garages :

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings where the Group S-1 fire area used as a repair garage exceeds the square footage based on type of construction in Table 903.2.

• P. Section 903.2.9.10 is amended to read as follows:

An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy where the fire area exceeds the square footage based on the type of construction in Table 903.2 and in any building where an enclosed parking garage is located below other occupancy classifications in Table 903.2.

• Q. Section 903.2.11.3 is amended to read as follows:

Buildings three stories or more than 35 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all occupancies regardless of type of construction, floor area, or occupant load if the building is three or more stories or more than 35 feet in height measured in accordance with California Building Code.

(Ord. 2025-10, 11/18/2025)