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701.6 Owner's responsibility. The owner shall maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction, construction installed to resist the passage of smoke and the construction included in Sections 703 through 707 and Sections 602.4.1 and 602.4.2 of the International Building Code. Such construction shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired, restored or replaced where damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Records of inspections and repairs shall be maintained. Where concealed, such elements shall not be required to be visually inspected by the owner unless the concealed space is accessible by the removal or movement of a panel, access door, ceiling tile or similar movable entry to the space.
(Ord. 50-21, 11-30-2021, eff. 1-1-2022)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
906.5.1 Multi-Story Installation Near Stairwells. In multi-story buildings, at least one 2A fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to the stairway at each floor level. Extinguishers shall not be placed on half landings unless approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
907.6.6.3 Single Communication Path Monitoring Systems. IP based single communication path monitoring systems are prohibited unless approved by the Fire Marshal prior to submittal for permit. Approval shall only be permitted when, in the opinion of the fire code official, no reasonable alternative exists.
(Ord. 7-25, 2-25-2025)
907.6.7 FACP Location and Identification. The fire alarm control panel (FACP) shall be mounted in such a location to be in obvious view from the main entrance of the building.
Exception: When the FACP is not in obvious view, a remote annunciator shall be provided at the main entrance of the building and approved signage shall be installed to indicate the location of the FACP.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
912.2.3 Distance to Access and Water Supply. Fire department connections (FDC's) and associated outside alarm indicator shall be installed within 100 feet of an approved fire apparatus access lane and within 300 feet of a fire hydrant.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
914.3.1.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In all buildings that are more than 420 feet (128 m) in building height, and buildings of Type IV-A and IV-B construction that are more than 120 feet (36.6 m) in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to not fewer than two water mains located in different streets. Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the water main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping between the connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required for the pumps to operate.
Exception: Two connections to the same main shall be permitted provided that the main is valved such that an interruption can be isolated so that the water supply will continue without interruption through not fewer than one of the connections.
(Ord. 50-21, 11-30-2021, eff. 1-1-2022)
914.8.3.3 Use of Foam Systems in Aircraft Hangars
Only UL listed flourine-free foam shall be used for the installation or modification of a foam-water suppression system. Proper disposal shall be provided for the flourine 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)
1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings constructed prior to the adoption of this code, if in the opinion of the fire code official they constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
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