Section 903.2.7 of the International Fire Code is amended to read:

903.2.7. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area. Fire walls shall not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire sprinkler system. The provisions of Sections 506, 507 and 508 of the IBC for increases of floor area or building size may still be used for the amended sprinkler system requirements.

Exception: Group R-1 buildings are exempt from these provisions only if all of the following conditions apply:

1. The Group R fire area is no more than 500 square feet and is used for recreational use only.

2. The Group R fire area is on only one story.

3. The Group R fire area does not include a basement.

4. The Group R fire area is no closer than 30 feet from another structure.

5. Cooking is not allowed within the Group R fire area.

6. The Group R fire area has an occupant load of no more than 8.

7. A hand held (portable) fire extinguisher is in every Group R fire area.

(Sec. 18 of Ord. 1996-02-02; amended by Sec. 29 of Ord. 1999-02-23; amended by Sec. 1 (Exh. A) of Ord. 2004-06-05; amended by Sec. 36 of Ord. 2007-06-19)