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ARTICLE XXI. PUBLIC UTILITY STRUCTURES (13-96-1080 et seq.)
A “public utility structure” is defined as any structure or part of a structure that (a) is owned or operated by any person whose primary business is the generation or transmission of electrical power, and (b) houses one or more electrical generators, electrical transformers, or switching equipment for a service area beyond the building in which the equipment is located. “Public utility structure” includes but is not limited to electric transmission substations, transmission distribution centers, distribution centers and substations.
(Added Coun. J. 11-2-94, p. 58476)
Public utility structures hereafter erected shall be of type 1A fire resistive construction as defined in Chapter 13-60.
(Added Coun. J. 11-2-94, p. 58476)
A standard fire alarm system meeting the requirements of Chapter 15-16 shall be installed and maintained in (a) every new public utility structure; and (b) every existing public utility structure, unless the structure is equipped with a fire detection system, connected to a central station alarm service that is listed by Underwriters' Laboratories.
(Added Coun. J. 11-2-94, p. 58476)
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