A. Sprinkler systems shall be capable of delivering a minimum of a 10 percent safety factor in addition to the required system demand of 20 psi residual pressure.

B. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in buildings three or greater stories.

C. Sprinkler protection for R1 and R2 shall be provided on exterior balconies, decks, and ground floor patios provided there is a roof or deck above. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within one inch to six inches below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.

D. All “M,” “S” and “H” occupancy (as defined by the IBC) canopies and overhangs that exceed four feet in width shall be provided with fire sprinklers regardless of construction type.

E. Townhouses as defined by the IBC shall be provided with an NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system. (Ord. 3396 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3306 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2018; Ord. 3196 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3007 § 1, 2013)