13-96-920 Sprinkler system.

   A standard automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in these facilities except where the vehicle storage area on more than four levels is enclosed on all sides. A standard inside standpipe system, as required by the provisions of this Code shall not be required in these unheated automobile parking facilities; provided, however, that a dry standpipe system, as approved by the fire commissioner, shall be required in such facilities which are in excess of 80 feet in height.

(Prior code § 61-20.4; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 43)

13-96-930 Ventilation.

   Ventilation, as defined in Chapter 18-28 shall be required only when the openings in the exterior walls on a level are less than 20 percent of the total external wall area on such level. The location of such openings shall be well distributed.

(Prior code § 61-20.5; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 20)

13-96-940 Emergency lighting.

   Emergency lighting shall comply with System III as defined in Section 14E-7-700.

(Prior code § 61-20.6; Amend Coun. J. 6-14-95, p. 2841; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 20; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. II, § 35)

13-96-950 Guards and gates.

   Access from one side of the hoistway to the other side, in each level, shall be provided by a catwalk at each end of the structure. Hoistways shall be protected with incombustible gates and guards.

(Prior code § 61-20.7)

13-96-960 Stairways.

   Two stairways, not less than 30 inches wide from lowest to uppermost level shall be required for each parking structure. These stairways may be of open riser and open grille tread type. There shall be a one-hour fire-resistive wall enclosure separating stairways from parking levels.

(Prior code § 61-20.8)

13-96-970 Ramps, hoistways and elevator shafts.

   Ramps, hoistways and elevator shafts used solely for the movement of passenger vehicles from one level to another need not be enclosed.

(Prior code § 61-20.9)