A. Where Required. In addition to the locations required to install automatic sprinkler systems by the currently adopted State Fire Code in Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, locations which are twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet in total area, or larger, are required to install automatic sprinklers throughout, including the attic; except, Group R occupancies twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet in total area, or larger, with an NFPA 13R automatic fire sprinkler system, and that are equipped with a Class III standpipe system in accordance with NFPA Standard 14 shall be exempt from the requirement to install attic sprinklers.

B. Sprinkler System Alarms. When serving more than twenty (20) sprinklers, automatic sprinkler systems shall be supervised by an approved central proprietary or remote station service or a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location.

C. Fire Department Connections. All newly installed fire department connections shall be equipped with Knox locking caps.

D. Fire Department Connection Location. On all new construction and in buildings retro-fitted with automatic fire sprinkler systems, Fire Department connections shall be located not less than forty feet (40') from the protected building at a location approved by the Fire Marshal; except, where practical difficulties preclude the remote placement of Fire Department connections, the Fire Chief may grant a waiver and authorize placement at a location reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal.

E. Fire Department Connection Requirements. The top of the Fire Department connection shall not be more than forty-four inches(44") nor less than thirty-six inches (36") above grade. All Fire Department connection riser piping shall be painted red from grade to just below the threaded connection for the hose cap.

F. Exterior Strobe Required. Buildings with sprinkler risers at separate locations within the building envelope shall be equipped with an exterior visual strobe device adjacent to the exterior water flow bell or alarm for each individual system within the building. (Ord. 2776, 7/28/15; Ord. 2708, 3/11/14; Ord. 2408, 8/12/08; Ord. 2084, 7/23/02; Ord. 1199, 1986)