Ord 2015-010/International fire code amendments adoption

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903.2. 10 Group S -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S -2 occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. Where a Group S -2 fire area exceeds 18,000 square feet; Exception: Open parking garages. 2. Where the fire area of an enclosed parking garage exceeds 12,000 square feet; or 3. Where enclosed parking garages are located beneath other groups. Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R -3 occupancies . Section 903.2 is amended by adding the following: 903.2.13. Other occupancy classifications. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings classified as Group B or Group F -2 having a fire area exceeding 18,000 square feet. 903.2.14 Additions and Expansions. Any building constructed after April 1, 2002 that exceeds 18,000 sq. ft. or any attached construction, alteration, or addition to an existing structure of any group that causes the structure to exceed 18,000 sq. ft. For purposes of this section, an automatic fire sprinkler system is to be installed in the non - conforming or existing structure in addition to the new construction area. Section 903.3.1.2 is amended by adding the following: 903.3.1.2.2 Exterior closets. Sprinkler protection shall be provided in closets (regardless of size) that are accessible from the exterior of the building. Sc All 4iilllmioi G vllc„G s m% i f l4;�. QHi�V�;llQH�2'Vllic:G ➢sG (,, G�2111"1 ,IIGj�4glll,4�2�w...l1i! „ ➢`�1 bG, c4H�2` �4' ��, G�2��4 ,�....11�G�2�4,4c�Vfl4H2 of, .. doi'Vflo7L2 'u2c� G11sG 4pf"1,110(V '11,111M s1s „lG m �2old4c�Vflolli. Section 906.1 is amended by deleting the exception. Section 33/40]. 1 is amended by adding the following: 401.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.7. Section 331404.3 is amended to read as follows: -11-