(A) An automatic fire sprinkler system, meeting the requirements of NFPA Standards #13, is required to be installed in non-residential construction as follows:
(1) In new non-residential structures, if:
(a) The building has more than 2,000 square feet of floor action; or
(b) 20% or more of the total floor area is more than 200 feet of travel distance from the nearest access point for a fire truck; or
(c) The building exceeds two stories or 24 feet in height from the average grade of the lot to the windows on the topmost occupied floor.
(2) In any structural addition to a non-residential building of more than 2,000 square feet, where the cost of the addition is greater than 50% of the building's value, sprinklers are required in the added area but not in the original part of the building.
(3) In a non-residential building of more than 2,000 square feet which is either renovated at a cost greater than 50% of value or which is damaged and rebuilt at a cost greater than 50% of value.
(B) All connections shall be located on the street side of each building, and activation of the sprinkler system shall activate both a local building alarm and supervisory alarm and a 24-hour certified and licensed alarm monitoring service.
(Ord. 1328, passed 2-11-99)