§ 89-5.1. Buildings requiring alarm systems for fire detection or suppression.

The alarm system for fire detection or suppression installed in new construction or remodeled buildings for commercial use is required to have a fire detection alarm system that is electrically connected to the Fire Department as set forth by the Chief of the Fire Department or his/her designee. All new construction buildings for residential use that are not owner occupied and are of four or more dwelling units in size are required to install an alarm system for fire detection or suppression that is electrically connected to the Fire Department as set forth by the Chief of the Fire Department or his/her designee. Any residential use building of four or more dwelling units is required to install an alarm system for fire detection or suppression that is electrically connected to the Fire Department when a building permit is issued to enlarge the interior square footage of the building or for any building upgrade of more than 25% of the assessed value of the building as set forth by the Chief of the Fire Department or his/her designee.

Added 9-17-2007 by Ord. No. 07-160