Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) shall be provided
for Group A-1 occupancies where the fire area exceeds 2,500 square
feet.
Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) shall be provided
for fire areas containing Group A-2 occupancies and intervening floors
of the building where one of the following conditions exists:
The structure exceeds 2,500 square feet, contains more than
one fire area containing a Group A-2 occupancy, and is separated into
two or more buildings by fire walls of less than four-hour fire resistance
rating without openings.
Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) shall be provided
for Group A-3 occupancies where the fire area exceeds 2,500 square
feet.
Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) shall be provided
for Group A-4 occupancies where the fire area exceeds 2,500 square
feet.
Group E. Except as provided for in CFC Section 903.2.19 for a new
public school campus, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
for Group E occupancies as follows:
Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the
lowest level of exit discharge serving that portion of the building.
Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one
exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system
is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge
serving that area.
Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) shall be provided
throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one
of the following conditions exists:
Groups B and M. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) shall be provided
throughout buildings containing Group B and M occupancies where one
of the following conditions exists:
Damaged residential structures. An automatic sprinkler system installed
in accordance with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) shall
be provided throughout all Group R occupancies, including manufactured
and mobile homes, and when fire, earthquake, or other disaster damages
or destroys 50% or more of an existing building, the entire building
shall be required to be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.
Substantial addition or remodel for Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation
requirements) shall be provided as a requirement of a construction
permit throughout all existing R-3 occupancy group classifications
when either:
The cumulative aggregate of the area of new construction in the structure,
plus the area of substantial remodel of the structure, since November
7, 1996, exceeds 50% of the floor area of the structure that was existing
on November 7, 1996 (attached garages are included as part of the
existing floor area); or
Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance
with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) throughout all
buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in
accordance with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) throughout
all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with California
Building Code Section 406.8 (Repair garages) as shown:
Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system in accordance with CFC Section
903.3 (Installation requirements) shall be provided throughout buildings
classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with California
Building Code Section 406.6 where the fire area of the enclosed parking
garage exceeds 2,500 square feet.
Buildings 35 feet or more in height. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in accordance with CFC Section 903.3 (Installation requirements) in all occupancies, regardless of type of construction, floor area, or occupancy load, if the building is three stories or more than 35 feet in height measured in accordance with the California Building Code, Chapter 5.