(A) (1) Any limits referred to in the Fire Code, in which storage of explosive materials is prohibited, are hereby declared to be the fire limits as set out in § 7-101 of this code of ordinances.
(2) Any limits referred to in the Fire Code, in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above ground tanks is prohibited, are hereby declared to be the fire limits as set out in § 7-101 of this code of ordinances.
(3) Any limits referred to in the Fire Code, in which new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited, are hereby declared to be the fire limits as set out in § 7-101 of this code of ordinances.
(4) Any limits referred to in the Fire Code, in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, is hereby declared to be the fire limits as set out in § 7-101 of this code of ordinances.
(B) (1) An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new or remodeled buildings under the following conditions:
(a) All multi-family residential structures and all residential structures having a zero foot building setback line; and
(b) All commercial buildings of 10,000 gross square feet or larger.
(2) Automatic fire sprinkler systems required by this Code shall be designed and installed in accordance with the scope and purpose of the latest edition of the following standards, as published by the National Fire Protection Association:
(a) NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; and
(b) NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including four stories in height.
(3) In existing buildings which are substantially remodeled or rehabilitated, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be required if the subsequent building meets any of the conditions for new buildings in subsection (B)(1) above of this structure.
SUBSTANTIALLY REMODELED OR REHABILITATED means any structural alteration or restoration of a building for which cost or value exceeds 50% of the current replacement cost of the particular building, or where more than 50% of the gross square footage has been structurally altered, such building shall conform to the requirements for new buildings.
(4) Any addition to an existing commercial building, which brings the area to 10,000 gross square feet, or more, shall cause the entire building to conform to the requirements for new buildings or, otherwise, the addition shall be separated from the existing building by a four-hour fire wall with opening protectives in accordance with the International Building Code.
(5) Where automatic fire sprinkler systems are determined to increase the hazard to the property or occupants to be protected, other automatic fire extinguishing systems appropriate for the hazard shall be designed, installed, tested, inspected and maintained in accordance with the national fire protection standards.
(6) An automatic fire sprinkler system or automatic fire extinguishing system provided as a requirement of this Code, or otherwise installed shall be supervised in accordance with the Fire Code, Building Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be equipped with an audible alarm located on the address side of the building exterior as approved by the Fire Chief.
(7) Every new fire department connection for an automatic sprinkler system shall be located on the address side of the building not more than 100 feet from the fire hydrant riser connected to an approved water supply. Fire Department connections shall be provided with a locking cap or caps of type approved by the Fire Chief.
(8) Occupancies shall be classified in accordance with provisions of the International Building Code, 2018 edition.
(9) Where these requirements conflict with the Building Code, Fire Code, Life Safety Code or any state, or federal requirement, the more stringent requirement shall apply.
(10) For all fire sprinkler line taps that are used solely for the fire sprinkler and installed by the owner or developer with no cost to the city, there shall be a meter fee charge equivalent to the tap size and a corresponding system development charge based upon tap size as provided in § 18-108(A).
(11) For any fire sprinkler tap size that is installed by the city, the owner shall pay a meter and tap fee equivalent to the tap size and a corresponding system development charge based upon the tap size as provided in § 18-108(A).
(2011 Code, § 7-205) (Ord. 03-03, passed 2- -2003; Ord. 03-40, passed 1- -2004; Ord. 11-11, passed 10-17-2011; Ord. 19-32, passed 10-21-2019; Ord. 20-16, passed 9-21-2020)