5-12-35: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 901.4.2.1, NON- REQUIRED FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS:

   901.4.2.1 Non-Required Fire Alarm Systems. Non-required fire alarm systems shall be provided with occupant notification in accordance with the requirements of Section 907.5 for a required system. Partial coverage initiating devices shall be permitted provided the devices are installed in accordance with Section 907.4. Partial coverage occupant notification shall not be permitted unless specifically allowed in another section of this code.

(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)

5-12-36: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.1.1.3, SPECULATIVE WAREHOUSE:

   903.3.1.1.3 Speculative Warehouse. Warehouses where storage heights of combustible materials over 12 feet are possible, but exact commodity and height are unknown, shall have sprinkler protection designed for a minimum of Class IV commodity to the maximum available storage height.

   Exception: The fire code official may approve an alternative sprinkler protection design where signage is installed in accordance with Section 315.3.5.

(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)

5-12-37: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.1.3.1, NFPA 13D ALARMS:

   903.3.1.3.1 NFPA 13D Alarms. NFPA 13D sprinkler systems shall be equipped with an outside alarm indicating device installed in an approved location.

(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)

5-12-38: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.5.3, CONTROL VALVE LOCATION:

   903.3.5.3 Control Valve Location. Fire sprinkler system main control valves shall be located in a fire sprinkler riser room that is separated from the building on all sides by a one-hour fire barrier, horizontal assembly, or both, including opening and penetration protection, as defined by the Building Code. The fire sprinkler riser room shall be provided with an exterior door that opens directly into the room.

   Exception: Sprinkler systems provided with post indicator valves located in an approved location.

(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021; amd. Ord. 10-23, 3-7-2023)

5-12-39: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.5.4, DEPTH OF COVER:

   903.3.5.4 Depth of Cover. The depth of cover over underground sprinkler water pipes shall be a minimum of 54-inches measured from the top of the pipe to finished grade.

(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)

5-12-40: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 903.4.3, FLOOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY:

   903.4.3 Floor Control Assembly. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official, supervised floor control assemblies shall be provided at the point of connection on each floor in buildings four (4) or more stories in height.

   Exceptions:

      1.   One- and two-family dwellings.

(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021; amd. Ord. 10-23, 3-7-2023)

5-12-41: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 904.7.2, USE OF FOAM-WATER SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS:

   904.7.2 Use of Foam-Water Suppression Systems. Only UL listed fluorine-free foam shall be used for the installation or modification of a foam-water suppression system. Proper disposal shall be provided for the fluorine foam being replaced as approved by the fire code official.

(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021; amd. Ord. 7-25, 2-25-2025)