[Adopted 5-7-1990 by Ord. No. 308]
A. 
"Multifamily structure" defined. For the purposes of this section, a "multifamily structure" is defined as being a building containing two or more dwelling units designed for or used exclusively for residential purposes, including townhouses.
B. 
Applicability of section. The provisions of this section shall apply to all multifamily structures for which building permits have not been obtained prior to July 1, 1990.
C. 
Applicability of Building Code. The current edition of the Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) Building Code shall apply to all multifamily structures.
D. 
Inspections. The City department designated by the City Manager shall be responsible to perform such inspections as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.
E. 
Violations. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a municipal infraction and subject to a fine as set forth in the Fees, Charges and Rates Schedule, as adopted by resolution of the City Council from time to time.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The current Fees, Charges and Rates Schedule is on file in the City Clerk's office. Amended 6-2-1997 by Ord. No. 349.
F. 
Sprinkler system.
[Added 4-15-1991 by Res. No. 203]
(1) 
For all new multifamily construction a sprinkler system in accordance with the following shall be installed:
(a) 
National Fire Code NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, as from time to time amended, shall apply to all multifamily construction over four stories or having more than 25 units.
(b) 
National Fire Protection Code NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, as from time to time amended, shall apply to all multifamily construction to which NFPA 13 does not apply.
(2) 
For the purposes hereof, "unit" shall include, without limitation, townhouses, apartments, lodging, boarding- and rooming house rooms, hotel or motel rooms and dormitory beds. "Multifamily" shall mean any construction with three or more units.
A. 
"Commercial structure" defined. For the purpose of this section, a "commercial structure" is defined as being a building used, designed or intended for use as a commercial structure.
B. 
Applicability of section. The provisions of this section shall apply to all commercial structures for which building permits have not been obtained prior to July 1, 1990.
C. 
Applicability of Building Code. The current edition of the Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) Building Code shall apply to all commercial structures.
D. 
Inspections. The City department designated by the City Manager shall be responsible to perform such inspections as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.
E. 
Violations. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a municipal infraction and subject to a fine as set forth in the Fees, Charges and Rates Schedule, as adopted by resolution of the City Council from time to time.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The current Fees, Charges and Rates Schedule is on file in the City Clerk's office. Amended 6-2-1997 by Ord. No. 349.
F. 
Sprinkler system. In addition to any sprinkler system required under any other subsection hereof, for all new commercial structures classified as "Group F, Factory and Industrial Buildings"; "Group H, High Hazard Buildings"; and "Group S, Storage Buildings" in the current edition of the Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) Building Code in excess of 12,000 square feet, measured from outside wall to outside wall, regardless of the number and type of interior walls, a sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, as from time to time amended. For the purpose of this requirement, all commercial buildings constructed on the same parcel erected less than 10 feet apart shall be classified as one building.
[Added 4-15-1991 by Res. No. 203]