§ 15.04.026. Section R313 of the 2016 California Residential Code.

Section R313 of the 2016 California Residential Code is hereby amended as follows:

R313.1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed as follows:

A.

In all R-3 and U occupancies private garages and carports accessory to:

1.

Including all attached structures;

2.

Including all structures within 10 feet.

B.

In additions or alterations for all buildings or structures as follows:

1.

Throughout structures where additions to existing buildings adds more than 50% of the existing square footage to the structure AND results in a total square footage in excess of 1,000 (one thousand) square feet;

2.

Throughout existing structures where alterations encompass more than 50% of the existing square footage of the structure AND is in excess of 1,000 (one thousand) square feet OR where there is a change of occupancy to a more hazardous use as determined by the Building Official or Fire Chief;

3.

These requirements will be applicable to the combined square footage of all building permits issued for the address or site within the last five years. Buildings or structures separated by less than ten (10) feet shall be considered as a single building or structure.

(Ord. No. 627, § 17, 12-14-2010; Ord. No. 657, § 15, 10-8-2013; Ord. No. 679, § 16, 10-25-2016)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 679, § 16, adopted Oct. 25, 2016 changed the title of § 15.04.026 from "Section R313 of the 2013 California Residential Code" to read as herein set out.