Item 29 - Public Hearing for the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-3088 California Building Standards Code

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ii. Constructed of wood, and iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi -story Parking structure. Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000 square feet or smaller on anV single storV include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas. 2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio coverage system. Sec. 14-21 Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems - amendments Chapter 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments: Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows: 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists: 1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, an automatic sprinkler system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more than two stories in height. Exception: Subiect to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 Q) or 903.2.10.1 of the California Fire Code. 2. Existin_a Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists: 2.1. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet. 2.2. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet. 2.3. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area. Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8. Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows: Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 17 of 26