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application fee. <br /> Section 5. Section 8-85 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to <br /> read as follows: <br /> Sec. 8-85. - Seismic loads (California Existing Building Code, Chapter 5 Section <br /> 506.5.3, Chapter 10 Section 1006.3). <br /> Chapter 5 Section 506.5.3 and Chapter 10 Section 1006.3 of the California Existing <br /> Building Code is amended by adding the following paragraph thereto: <br /> The conversion of any portion of an existing building to residential use shall be <br /> analyzed for 75 percent of the Design Earthquake Ground motion, as defined in <br /> Section 202 of the California Building Code and as specified in Section 1613.1 of <br /> the California Building Code, but in no event shall there be a reduction in the <br /> capacity of the seismic force resisting system where such system provides a <br /> greater level of protection than the minimum requirements established by this <br /> code. Performance-based engineering analysis and design procedures may be <br /> used to evaluate the existing structure and the design of strengthening elements <br /> when approved by the Building Official. All new structural elements shall meet <br /> current detailing requirements of Section 1604 of the California Building Code. <br /> Section 6. Sections 8-101 through 8-110 and Sections 8-150 through 8-157 of the <br /> Santa Ana Municipal Code are hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to read as follows: <br /> Sec. 8-102. - Fire protection systems. <br /> Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows: <br /> 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and <br /> structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists: <br /> 1. New_buildings; Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 <br /> through 903.2.21, an automatic sprinkler system shall also be installed in all <br /> occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined <br /> in Section 202 re ardless of fire areas or allowable area or is more than two <br /> stories in height. <br /> Exception: Sub ect to approval bv the Fire Code Official open parking garages <br /> in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are <br /> smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 (3) or 903.2.10.1 of the <br /> California Fire Code. <br /> 2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstandinq anV applicable provisions of this code an <br /> automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an <br /> addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists: <br /> 2.1 When an addition is 33% or more of the exisfinq buildinq area and the <br /> Ordinance No. NS-3088 <br /> Page 3 of 27 <br />