An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in buildings that are used as artist live/work spaces and exceed the following areas for the designated types of construction:
Type V | 5,500 sq. ft. |
Type III | 12,300 sq. ft. |
Type II N/II F.R. | 19,300 sq. ft. |
Type I | 34,300 sq. ft. |
Exception: In existing buildings a fire sprinkler system will not be required if the building is divided by area separation walls which divide the building into areas not larger than the areas designated in this section. Also, each tenant space shall be separated by one hour walls. (Prior code § 9.29.1304)