15.12.903.2 Amendment of Section 903.2.

Section 903.2 of the International Fire Code shall be amended to read as follows:

903.2 All occupancies except Groups R-3 and U. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed:

1. Throughout all buildings containing a total floor area, above or below grade, exceeding 12,000 sq. feet.

2. Throughout all buildings which are more than 27 feet in height above or below the lowest level of vehicle access.

3. In the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 of the IFC.

Exceptions:

1. This subsection shall not apply to agricultural, single-family or duplex residential buildings, or to buildings or portions of buildings used solely for Group S Division 2 open parking garages.

2. Automatic sprinkler systems may be omitted from areas over swimming pools, tennis courts and other such areas when authorized by the Building Official and the County Fire Marshal consistent with the standards of this amendatory ordinance.

3. Each portion of a building separated from other portions by one or more fire walls may be considered a separate building if such separation walls are constructed of concrete or masonry in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the IBC.

(Sec. 17 of Ord. 1996-02-02; amended by Sec. 28 of Ord. 1999-01-23; amended by Sec. 1 (Exh. A) of Ord. 2004-06-05; amended by Sec. 19 of Ord. 2013-07-07)