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igniting if the louvers fail to open during burner start-up and to shut down the
main burner if the louvers close during operation."
(5) In Section 304.11, change Exception 8 to read as follows:
"304.11 Combustion air ducts.
Combustion air ducts shall comply with all of the following:
1. Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel complying with Chapter 6
of the International Mechanical Code or of a material having equivalent corrosion
resistance, strength and rigidity.
Exception: Within dwellings units, unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall not be
prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than one
required fireblock is removed.
2. Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space allowing free movement of
combustion air to the appliances.
3. Ducts shall serve a single enclosure.
4. Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion air openings where
both such openings are used. The separation between ducts serving upper and
lower combustion air openings shall be maintained to the source of combustion
air.
5. Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space.
6. Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward toward
the source of combustion air.
7. The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special gas
vent or plastic piping installed within a masonry, metal or factory-built chimney
shall not be used to supply combustion air.
Exception: Direct-vent gas-fired appliances designed for installation in a solid
fuel-burning fireplace where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall
have the lowest side of such openings located not less than 12 inches (305 mm)
vertically from the adjoining grade levetor the manufacturer's recommendation,
whichever is more stringent."
(6) Section 305.5 is deleted.
(7) Section 305.7 is changed to read as follows:
"305.7 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade
level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material
extending a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) above adjoining grade or shall be
suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade."
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(8) Section 306.3 is changed to read as follows:
"306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall
be provided . . . {bulk of paragraph unchanged} . . . from the opening to the
equipment. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed_solid flooring
not less than 30 inches 762mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30
inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front
or service side of the equipment. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a
minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such
dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a
minimum, access to the attic space shall be provided by one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the
Community Development Manager due to structural conditions.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is
capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
2. Where the passageway is not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) high for its entire
length, the passageway shall be not greater than 50 feet (15250 mm) in length."
(9) Section 306.5 is changed to read as follows:
"306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where
equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated
structures at an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall
be provided by a permanent approved means of access. Permanent exterior
ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 12 feet (2438 mm) to
the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and
appliance's level service space. Such access shall. . . {bulk of section to read the
same} on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal
(33-percent slope).
A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment and appliance
location in accordance with the Electrical Code."
(10) Add Section 306.5.1.1 to read as follows:
"306.5.1.1 Catwalk. On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12
units horizontal, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats
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spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the
working platform at the appliance."
(11) Add Section 306.7 to read as follows:
"306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine
or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight feet (8') (2438
mm) above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or
permanent ladder fastened to the building.
Exception: A maximum 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is
capable of being accessed through a lay-in ceiling and a water heater is installed is
not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be
reached with a portable ladder.
306.7.1. Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access
to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a
receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 306.3 .1."
(12) In Section 401.5, add a section to read as follows:
"Both ends of each section of medium pressure corrugated stainless steel tubing
(CSST) shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved tag. The tags
are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall
be stamped into the tag:
"W ARNING
1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
(13) In Section 401.5.1, add a section to read as follows
"The use of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) is subject to the following
procedure:
(a) Building Dept. approval is required before installation.
(b) Letter verifying pressure from Gas Company.
(c) No Hybrid systems allowed.
(d) Steel casings on all drop and risers
(e) Letter from Manufacturer's Representative verifying that product has been
installed in accordance with specifications."
(14) In Section 402.3, add an exception to read as follows:
"Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2"
(18 EHD)."
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(15) Section 404.9 is changed to read as follows:
"404.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed
a minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) top of pipe below grade."
(16) Section 404.9.1 is deleted.
(17) Section 406.1 is changed to read as follows:
"406.1 General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations
shall be inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design,
fabrication, and installation practices comply with the requirements of this code.
The permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 406.1.1
through 406.1.5 to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. The
permit holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the Community
Development Manager when the piping system is ready for testing. The
equipment, material, power and labor necessary for the inspections and test shall
be furnished by the permit holder and the permit holder shall be responsible for
determining that the work will withstand the test pressure prescribed in the
following tests."
(18) Add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows:
"409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated
stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved
termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves, of
adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp
out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12-inches from the center of
the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion
and contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and valves between anchors. All
valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disengaged
by movement of the supporting piping."
(19) In Section 410.1, add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
"Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances
as specified in Section 306.
Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the
regulator is capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic
opening. "
(20) In Section 614.6, add a sentence to read as follows:
"The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length or at the point of
termination. "
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(21) Section 621.2 is changed to read as follows:
"621.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as
the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit."
(22) Delete Section 621.5 and replace with the following:
"Section 621.5: An unvented gas fired appliance such as a room heater, fire
place or space heater shall not be installed in, or have access to, a room used as a
storage closet, sleeping room, bathroom, a closet or enclosure opening directly
into a sleeping room or bathroom."
(23) Section 624.1.1 is changed to read as follows:
"624.1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative
to access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in
accordance with the International Plumbing Code."
SECTION 6. That Chapter 5 "Fire Protection", Code of Ordinances, City of
University Park, Texas, is amended by adding the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, with
amendments as follows:
"Article 5.100 International Fire Code
Section 5.101 Adoption
The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, and amendments are herewith adopted including
Appendix B, C, D, and F by reference. A copy of the code, with approved amendments, shall be
kept on file in the office of the Fire Marshal for reference and inspection.
Section 5.102 Establishment and Duties of Division of Fire Department
(b) The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the Division of Fire Prevention.
Section 5.103 Amendments to the 2006 International Fire Code
The sections of the International Fire Code that are changed, added, or deleted are as follows:
(1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
"101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of University
Park, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(2) Section 102.4 is changed to read as follows:
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"102.4 Application of other codes. The design and construction of new
structures shall comply with this code, and other codes as applicable.
Repairs, alterations, and additions to existing structures shall comply with
this code and the International Building Code. This code shall apply to
new and existing one and two family dwellings."
(3) Section 102.6 is changed to read as follows:
"102.6 Referenced Codes and Standards. The codes and standards
referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45 and such
codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of
the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code
and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Whenever amendments have been adapted to the referenced codes and
standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to
reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFP A 70 or the ICC
Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted."
(4) Section 103.1.1 shall read as follows:
"103.1 General. The Fire Prevention Division is established within the
jurisdiction under the direction of the Fire Chief. The function of the
division shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of
the provisions of this Code."
(5) In Section 103.1.2, add second paragraph to read as follows:
"Section 103.1.2. Department of Fire Prevention Personnel and
Police. The chief and members of the Department of Fire Prevention shall
have the powers of a police officer when performing their duties under this
Code."
(6) Section 103.2 shall read as follows:
"103.2 Appointment. The Fire Marshal shall be appointed by the Fire
Chief of the jurisdiction; the Fire Marshal shall not be removed from the
office except for cause and after full opportunity to be heard on specific
and relevant charges by and before the appointing authority."
(7) Section 103.3 shall read as follows:
"103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this
jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the Fire
Chief shall have the authority to appoint a Deputy Fire Marshal, other
related technical officers, inspectors and other employees."
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(8) Section 104.10.2 is added to read as follows:
"Section 104.10.2 Hazardous Materials. The fire code official is
authorized to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of any
unauthorized releases of hazardous materials."
(9) Section 105.1.1 shall read as follows:
"Permit Required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from
the University Park Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division. Permit
fees shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be
kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily
available for inspection by the fire code official. A permit must be
obtained prior to the use of any permit or the installation of any
construction."
(10) Add Section 106.2.1 and 106.2.2 to read as follows:
"106.2.1 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the
permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the fire code official when
work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to
provide access to and means for inspections of such work that is required
by this code.
106.2.2 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point
indicated in each successive inspection without fust obtaining the
approval of the fire code official. The fire code official, upon notification,
shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion
of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit
holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code.
Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall
not be covered or concealed until authorized by the fire code official."
(11) Section 108.1 Board of Appeals is deleted and held in reserve.
(12) Section 109.3 shall be modified to read as follows:
"Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this
code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or
who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code
Official, or of a permit or certificate used under the provisions of this
code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not
more than the sum of two thousand dollars ($2000.00) for each
offense. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been
served shall be deemed a separate offense."
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(13) Amend the definition of Fire Watch in Section 202 to read as follows:
"FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous
and systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or
more qualified individuals or standby personnel when required by the
fire code official.. for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire
hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire
and notifying the fire department."
(14) In Section 202, add new definitions as follows:
"ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. Any system
capable of providing identification of each individual alarm-initiating
device. The identification shall be in plain English and as descriptive
as possible to specifically identify the location of the device in alarm.
The system shall have alarm verification.
ANALOG INTELLIGENT ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION
SYSTEM. Any system capable of calculating a change in value by
directly measurable quantities (voltage, resistance, etc.) at the sensing
point. The physical analog may be conducted at the sensing point or at
the main control panel. The system shall be capable of compensating
for long-term changes in sensor response while maintaining a constant
sensitivity. The compensation shall have a preset point at which a
detector maintenance signal shall be transmitted to the control panel.
The sensor shall remain capable of detecting and transmitting an alarm
while in the maintenance mode.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER shall be held to
mean the Community Development Manager for the City of University
Park, Texas.
BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION shall be held to mean the Fire
Department of the City of University Park, Texas.
CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION shall be the Fire
Chief of the City of University Park, Texas or the Chief's authorized
representatives.
CITY shall be held to mean the City of University Park, Texas.
CORPORA TE COUNSEL shall be held to mean the City Attorney for
the City of University Park, Texas.
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL is the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal or other
designated authority charged by the applicable governing body with the
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duties of administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized
representative.
FLEET VEHICLE shall be held to mean a motor vehicle which is one of
a group of motor vehicles, owned or operated as a unit and used in the
ongoing course of business.
HIGH RISE BUILDING. A building having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department access.
JURISDICTION is the City of University Park, Texas.
POLICE CHIEF shall be held to mean the Chief of Police for the City of
University Park, Texas.
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and
used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to
customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on a
self-service basis.
STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, approved by
the Fire Chief. When utilized, the number required shall be as directed by
the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall be as normally calculated by
the jurisdiction.
(15) Section 307.2 is changed to read as follows:
"307.2 Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained from the code
official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for
recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices,
prevention or control of disease or pests, or open burning. Application for
such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner
of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
Examples of state or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this
section may include but not be limited to the following:
1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality guidelines and/or
restrictions.
2. State, County or Local temporary or permanent bans on open
burning.
3. Local written policies as established by the Fire Department."
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(16) Section 308.3.1 is changed to read as follows:
"308.3.1 Open-flame cooking devices. Hibachis, gas-fired grills, charcoal
grills, outdoor fireplaces and other similar devices used for cooking,
heating or any other purpose, shall not be located or operated on any
combustible balcony or deck within 10 feet (3048 mm) of any combustible
construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings
2. Where buildings, balconies, and decks are protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system."
(17) Section 308.3.1.1 is changed to read as follows:
"308.3.1.1 Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking devices. When
permitted as listed in the exceptions of Section 308.3.1, LP-gas burners
having an LP-gas container with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds
[nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity] shall not be located on
combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible
construction.
Exception:
1. One- and two-family dwellings"
(18) Section 401.3.4 is added to read as follows:
"401.3.4 Fire Alarms and Nuisance Alarms. False alarms and nuisance
alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted or caused or permitted to
be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner."
(19) Section 503.1.4 is added to read as follows:
"503.1.4 Fire Lane Installation Timing. Prior to the issuance of a
building permit, fire lanes required by this section shall be designated on a
site plan and a minimum of two (2) sets of said plans shall be submitted to
the Fire Marshal for approval. No structure shall be allowed to progress
beyond the foundation until the required fire lanes are serviceable and
acceptable. "
(20) To Section 503.1.4, add the following:
"Section 503.1.4. Existing Fire Lanes. Any fire lane that has been
established prior to passage of the ordinance from which this article is
derived and designated by the Fire Marshal or that has been established by
a separate ordinance shall be a fire lane for all intents and purposes and
shall be maintained as required by this code."
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(21) Section 503.1.5 is added to read as follows:
"Section 503.1.5. Maintenance Generally.
(a) The fire code official shall report any negligent surface conditions,
markings, or signs to the owner or person in control of property upon
which a fire lane exists and shall issue instructions for repair.
(b) It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in control of property
upon which a fire lane has been designated or exists to fail to maintain the
surface of the fire lane in good condition, free of potholes and other non-
approved obstructions.
(c) It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in control of property on
which a fire lane has been designated or exists to fail to maintain any
marking of the fire lane as required by this Code in a condition which is
not clearly legible."
(22) Section 503.2.1 is changed to read as follows:
"503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (7315mm), except for approved
security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed
vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet (4267 mm).
Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced provided such reduction
does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed
and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance when
approved."
(23) Section 503.2.2 is changed to read as follows:
"503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to
require an increase in the minimum access widths and vertical clearances
where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations."
(24) Section 503.2.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
"503.2.4 Turning Radius. The turning radius of a fire department access
road shall be a minimum inside turning radius of twenty-five feet (25')
and a minimum outside turning radius of fifty feet (50')."
(25) Section 503.3 shall be changed to read as follows:
"503.3 Marking. Approved striping or, when allowed by the code
official, signs, or both, - shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads
to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs and
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striping shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times
and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
(1) Striping - Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by painted lines
of red traffic paint six inches (6") in width to show the boundaries of the
lane. The words "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO
PARKING" shall appear in four inch (4") white letters at 25 feet intervals
on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes. Where a
curb is available, the stripping shall be on the vertical face of the curb.
(2) Signs - Signs shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE
LANE NO PARKING" and shall be 12 inches wide and 18 inches high.
Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters and borders in
red, using not less than 2 inch lettering. Signs shall be permanently
affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six
inches (6'6") above finished grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than
fifty feet (50') apart. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or
walls or as approved by the Fire Chief."
(26) Section 503.4 is changed to read as follows:
"503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus
access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking
of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section
503.2.1 and any area marked as a fire lane as described in Section 503.3
shall be maintained at all times. The operator of a premise shall maintain,
free of obstruction, all fire lanes on his premises. No person may mark,
post or otherwise identify a non-fire lane private vehicular passageway as
a fire lane or in such a manner as tends to create confusion as to whether
the passageway is a fire lane. Any unauthorized vehicle on a fire lane is:
(1) Subject to removal by the operator of the premises, with the expense
of removal and storage to be borne by the registered owner of the vehicle,
(2) Subject to citation, as well as removal, by the Fire Marshal or a Police
Officer, and
(3) Prima facie evidence that the person in whose name the vehicle is
registered is guilty of a violation of the parking provisions of this section."
(27) Section 508.5.7 shall be added to read as follows:
"508.5.7. Fire Department Connection. The fire department connection
for a sprinkler and/or a standpipe connection shall be within twenty-five
feet (25') of a dedicated street or fire apparatus access road.'
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(28) Section 605.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
"605.5.1 Power Supply. Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an
approved receptacle, except for approved multiplug extension cords, shall
serve only one appliance."
(29) Section 605.5.4 is amended to read as follows:
"605.5.4 Grounding. Extension cords shall be grounded."
(30) Section 704.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
"704.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited to
stairways, elevator hoist ways, service and utility shafts, that connect two
or more stories of a building shall be enclosed or protected in accordance
with the codes in effect at the time of construction but, regardless of when
constructed, not less than as specified in Table 704.1."
(31) Section 807.4.3.2 shall add the following exception.
"Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to
50 percent of the wall area."
(32) Section 807.4.4.2 shall add the following exception.
"Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to
50 percent of the wall area."
(33) Section 901.7 is changed to read as follows:
"901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is
out of service or in the event of an excessive number of activations, the
fire department and the code official shall be notified immediately and,
where required by the code official, the building shall either be evacuated
or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left
unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has been
returned to service.
Where utilized, standby personnel shall be provided with at least one
approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty
shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep
watch for fires."
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(34) Section 903.1.2 is amended by addition the following second paragraph:
"903.1.2 Residential Sprinkler Systems. Unless specifically allowed by
this Code or the International Building Code, residential sprinkler systems
installed in accordance with NFPA 13D or 13R shall not be recognized for
the purposes of exceptions or reductions, commonly referred to as "trade-
offs", permitted by other requirements of this Code.
In addition, all residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance with
NFPA 13D or 13R must include attic sprinkler protection to be recognized
for the purposes of such trade-offs permitted by other requirements of this
Code."
(35) In Section 903.2, delete the exception.
(36) Section 903.2.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
"903.2.1.1 Group A-I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout a fire area containing a Group A-I occupancy Occupancies
where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
4. The fire area contains a multi theater complex."
(37) Section 903.2.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
"903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout a fire area containing a Group A-3 Occupancies where one of
the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit
discharge."
(38) Section 903.2.1.4 is added to read as follows:
"903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout a fire area containing a Group A-4 Occupancies where one of
the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
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