§ 14.601. Amendments.

Section 402 is amended by adding the following exception:

402.1.1 The building need not comply with this section if a supervised fire sprinkler system complying with 903.3.1 is installed and not otherwise required by this code for the use or classification. An existing building plus additions shall comply with the height and area provisions of Chapter 5 of the Building Code. Nothing in this section permits the reduction or elimination of Life Safety systems or subsystems. To meet this requirement, a sprinkler system must be installed throughout the tenant space or occupancy.

Section 405 is amended by adding the following exception: The building need not comply with this section if a supervised fire sprinkler system complying with 903.3.1 is installed and not otherwise required by this code for new use or classification. Nothing in this section permits the reduction or elimination of Life Safety systems or subsystems.

Section 408.1 Historic Buildings shall be amended as follows:

Historical buildings shall be constructed under the requirements of the International Building Code. Every historical building that cannot be made to conform to the construction requirements specified under the International Building Code for the occupancy or use shall be deemed to be in compliance if provided with an approved automatic fire extinguishing system. Nothing in this section permits the reduction or elimination of Life Safety systems or subsystems. To meet this requirement, a sprinkler system must be installed throughout the tenant space or occupancy.

( Ord. No. 2015-21, § 1, 7-7-15 )