Automatic sprinklers or other automatic fire extinguishing equipment shall be installed in buildings or other structures where specified in the following table and where specified for special uses or occupancies in Chapter 3125.
Automatic Sprinklers or Other Approved Automatic Fire Extinguishing Equipment
Requirements for buildings erected or occupied after June 27, 1949, and for existing buildings when specified (See Note (e)).
Occupancy Classification
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Where Required
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All bldgs. exceeding either 1,000 sq. ft. in area or 1 story height
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Bldgs. more than 2 stories in height and exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. in area; and occupancies above 2nd story occupying more than 10,000 sq. ft. (Also consult sections listed)
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Basements and cellars: as specified under “Req. Based On Occupancy” when area exceeds 5,000 sq. ft.
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In connectio n with stage and appurtena nt rooms
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Lobbies, hallways and contiguous areas with combustible interior finish and serving as a required means ofegress; as required by Sections 3135.19 and 3151.07(f)
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Paint shops and similar hazardous spaces
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Kitchen compartments: where required by Section 3125.06(a)(3)
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Occupancy Classification
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Where Required
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All bldgs. exceeding either 1,000 sq. ft. in area or 1 story height
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Bldgs. more than 2 stories in height and exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. in area; and occupancies above 2nd story occupying more than 10,000 sq. ft. (Also consult sections listed)
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Basements and cellars: as specified under “Req. Based On Occupancy” when area exceeds 5,000 sq. ft.
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In connectio n with stage and appurtena nt rooms
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Lobbies, hallways and contiguous areas with combustible interior finish and serving as a required means ofegress; as required by Sections 3135.19 and 3151.07(f)
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Paint shops and similar hazardous spaces
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Kitchen compartments: where required by Section 3125.06(a)(3)
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Residential – Multiple Dwelling | X (b) | X (b)(e) | X (a) | ||||
Business | X (b) | X (b) | |||||
Mercantile | X (3127.25(a)(2)) | X | X (b) | ||||
Institutional | X (b)(e) | ||||||
Assembly | X | X (b) | |||||
Educational | X (b)(e) | ||||||
Storage (Low or Moderate Hazard) | X (3129.13(a)(1)B.) | X (c) | X (b)(f) | ||||
Industrial N.C. | X (b) | ||||||
Industrial C. | X (3129.31(a)(2)) | X | X (b) | ||||
High Hazard | X (d) | X (b)(f) | |||||
(a) On domestic water supply; no alarm valve or exterior Fire Division connection required. (b) When only these areas in a building are sprinklered, connection to domestic water supply permissible and no alarm valve or exterior Division connection required. (c) May be omitted when storage is restricted to incombustible material. (d) When used for purposes, processes or storage involving combustible, flammable or explosive products or materials. Also consult Section 3129.49(a). (e) Applies also in existing buildings; consult Sections 3125.46(f), 3127.46, and 3127.82. | |||||||
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)