Article II. Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Cross references: Businesses, ch 18
State Law References: Duties of fire chief regarding fire prevention generally, W.S.A. § 101.14(2); enforcement of business codes generally, W.S.A., §, 62.17.

Sec. 30-31 Purpose and intent of article.
The intent of this article is designed to require the installation of automatic fire suppression systems for the better protection of life and property within the city.
(Ord. No. 95-9, § I, 7-10-95)

Sec. 30-32. Buildings requiring installation.
(a)  This article requires the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in the following buildings:
      (1) Multifamily;
      (2) Industrial;
      (3) Government Buildings;
      (4) Hotels;
      (5) Dormitories;
      (6) Nursing;
      (7) Old age and other institutional buildings;
      (8) Commercial;
      (9) Intuitional;
      (10) Public Buildings;
      (11) Motels;
      (12) Rooming houses and;
      (13) Convalescent
(b)  A complete approved automatic fire sprinkler protection system shall be provided in all the buildings listed in subsection (a) of this section, except multifamily, as follows:
      (1)  Fire-resistive buildings.  Throughout every building which is either:
            (a) Ten thousand feet or more in total area;
            (b) Is over one story in height and exceeds 6000 square feet in total area; or
            (c) Is over two stories in height.
      (2)  Non-fire resistive buildings. Throughout every building which is either:
            (a) Five thousand square feet or more in total area; or
            (b) Is over two stories in height.
(Ord. No. 95-9, § I, 7-10-95)