(a) In all new attached residences there shall be provided an automatic fire extinguishing system with fast response sprinklers using the domestic water piping system.
(b) An automatic fire extinguishing system with fast response sprinklers using the domestic water piping system shall also be required for any remodeling or additions to existing attached residences where the area of such remodeling or addition exceeds a total of 1,500 square feet in area or includes a kitchen addition.
(c) Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be in accordance with National Fire Protection Standard for Sprinkler Systems 13 R, provided that looped domestic water lines may be used in place of special fire-dedicated water lines.
(d) All automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be engineered by a qualified and Ohio certified sprinkler engineer. All equipment shall be approved and certified for the intended use by Underwriters Laboratories, or other approved testing agency.
(e) Owners and occupants of attached residences shall be responsible for maintaining automatic fire extinguishing systems in proper working order.