[Adopted 6-21-2001 by Ord. No. 16-2001]
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.
The following structures will be exempt from
this article:
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.
