Automatic fire sprinkler systems are to be installed in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association standards in all new buildings regardless of floor or occupancy type. For the purpose of this article, the floor area within the surrounding exterior walls shall be considered as one building. Area separation walls shall not be used in calculating allowable floor area for sprinkler requirements.
[Adopted 6-21-2001 by Ord. No. 16-2001]
Whenever a new addition is added to any existing building which results in an increase of more than 50% in floor space or whenever total additions result in an increase of more than 1,000 square feet in total floor area including mezzanines or additional stories, or where alterations to existing buildings exceed 50% of the replacement value as determined by the Building Official, in that event the new construction will require an automatic fire sprinkler system. Alteration values and additional floor area shall be cumulative with each issuance of a building permit regardless of any change in ownership.