(A) The term
RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM as used herein, is defined as an integrated system of underground and overhead piping, including a water supply such as a gravity tank, reservoir, pressure tank or connection by underground piping to a public water supply. Said systems may be installed in single-family and multi-family dwelling units not exceeding four stories in height. Said systems shall comply in all respects with the requirements contained in the National Fire Protection Association Code, § 13R approved August 17, 2006, which nationally recognized standard code provisions are hereby incorporated in this City Plumbing Code by reference. Copies of the incorporated provisions of the NFPA Code are available at the office of the City Clerk. Plastic piping materials may be used in residential automatic fire sprinkler systems only pursuant to the provisions of NFPA § 13R.
(B) If a residential automatic fire sprinkler system is to be installed, that fact shall be noted on the application for the permit required under this subchapter. The Building Department shall notify the City Fire Chief of the intention to install a residential automatic fire sprinkler system before construction begins.
(C) Installation of a residential automatic fire sprinkler system shall comply with all rules and requirements of the Plumbing Board and of the municipal utilities.
(Prior Code, § 8-4-4) (Ord. 393, passed 11-6-1990; Ord. 682, passed 2-16-2009)