[7-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2019-11]
a. 
California Fire Code, Section 903 (Automatic Sprinkler Systems), is modified as follows:
1. 
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.
2. 
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:
(a) 
The fire area exceeds 2,500 square feet.
(b) 
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.
3. 
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.
4. 
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.
5. 
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:
(a) 
Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 2,500 square feet in area.
(b) 
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.
6. 
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:
(a) 
A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 2,500 square feet.
(b) 
The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 2,500 square feet.
7. 
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:
(a) 
A Group B or M fire area exceeds 2,500 square feet.
(b) 
A Group B or M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
(c) 
The combined area of all Group B and M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 2,500 square feet.
(d) 
A Group M occupancy is used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture.
a. 
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.
b. 
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:
1. 
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
2. 
The aggregate of the area of new construction in the structure, plus the area of substantial remodel of the structure, exceeds 1,500 square feet.
c. 
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:
1. 
A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 2,500 square feet.
2. 
A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. 
The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 2,500 square feet.
d. 
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:
1. 
Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 2,500 square feet.
2. 
Buildings no more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 2,500 square feet.
3. 
Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
e. 
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.
f. 
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.