Lincoln |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION |
Chapter 15.04. ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL UNIFORM AND CALIFORNIA CODES |
§ 15.04.190. California Building Code, Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems.
The following sections of the California Building Code Chapter 9 are amended to read as follows:
California Building Code, Section 903 amended—Automatic fire-extinguishing systems. Section 903 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 903 is amended as follows:
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations as set forth in this section. In the event of any conflict between this Code and any law, rule or regulation of the State of California or any other jurisdiction, that requirement which establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern. Failure to comply with such standard of safety shall be a violation of this Code.
Section 903.2: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed:
1.
In all new construction including residential structures.
2.
In all other buildings or structures, when:
(a)
There is a change of occupancy classification as defined in the International Building Code with California Amendments; or
(b)
There are alterations, additions or repairs within any 12-month period which exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the current assessed value of the existing building or structure. The assessed value is determined by the Placer County Assessor.
Exception: Subject to approval of the City of Lincoln, public and private restroom buildings that are separated from other occupancies by at least 60 feet and are classified throughout as a minimum of type A or B one-hour construction as defined by the International Building Code with California Amendments.
Section 903.3.1.3: NFPA 13 D Sprinkler Systems is amended to read as follows:
Automatic fire sprinkler systems required to be installed in one-and two-family dwellings and townhouses pursuant to the California Building Code shall be permitted to be designed and installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or the California Residential Code, Section R313.3. Each fire sprinkler riser required to be installed shall have installed a water flow switch and a 120 volt horn strobe installed at the exterior. The exterior flow horn strobe shall be located on the exterior of the building at or near the front or side corner facing the fronting street. The horn strobe shall be loud enough to notify the occupants that water is flowing. The fire riser shall be installed pursuant to the City of Lincoln, Public Facilities Standards and as specified herein. In the event of any conflict between this Code and any law, rule or regulation of the State of California or any other jurisdiction, that requirement which establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern as determined by the fire code official or building official.
(Ord. No. 926B , § 6, 11-15-2016)