91.7203.1 General. In addition to the general requirements of this code every building located in a fire district shall conform to the requirements of this division.
91.7203.2. Nonconforming Buildings. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Alterations and repairs to a nonconforming building in a fire district shall conform to the provisions of Divisions 81 and 86, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC.
The provisions of this subsection are subject to the roofing requirements of CBC Section 1503.
91.7203.3. Construction Sheds and Canopies. Construction sheds and protection canopies may be erected in a fire district if there is compliance with the other provisions of this code.
91.7203.4. Projections from Buildings. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Projections from buildings conforming to the regulations of Division 32, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC may be constructed in any fire district.
91.7203.5. Sprinklers. (Amended by Ord. No. 179,324, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.) In every building in Fire District No. 1, every story or basement with a floor surface elevation more than four feet lower than the highest elevation of the floor landing or tread of any required exit from that story shall be sprinklered.
EXCEPTION: Sprinklers need not be installed in locations expressly excepted in Article 4, Chapter IX of the LAMC (Plumbing Code), provided other approved fire-protection equipment is installed.
91.7203.6. Miscellaneous Structures. (Amended by Ord. No. 179,324, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.) In Fire District No. 1, isolated structures constructed of noncombustible materials may be unprotected if used for other than human occupancy.
Loading platforms having no roof and not over 48 inches above the ground may be of wood.
Loading platforms shall be enclosed and shall be firestopped into areas not exceeding 2,500 square feet.