"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.
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.
Applicability of Building Code. The current edition of the Building
Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) Building Code shall apply
to all multifamily structures.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
Applicability of Building Code. The current edition of the Building
Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) Building Code shall apply
to all commercial structures.
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.
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]
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.