§ 34-7. Multi-family, hotel, motel or lodging development regulations.

The following regulations shall apply to all multi-family, hotel, motel or lodging developments:

(a)

All new commercial buildings shall be protected throughout with an approved automatic fire protection system. Exception: Hotels and motels up to and including four stories in height shall be protected with a National Fire Protection Association 13R type sprinkler system modified to include coverage in all attics.

(b)

All new multi-family residential dwellings shall be protected throughout with an approved automatic fire protection system. Exception: Multi-family dwellings up to and including four stories in height shall be protected with a National Fire Protection Association 13R type sprinkler system modified to include coverage in all attics, breezeways, and exterior balconies.

(c)

All new one and two family dwellings shall comply with National Fire Protection Association 13D.

(d)

Any sprinkler system required by another section of this Code shall be monitored by an approved alarm, detection and communications system installed in accordance with NFPA.

(e)

Working smoke detectors hardwired with battery backup shall be provided in the following locations: bedrooms; offices; halls; mechanical rooms; and other hazardous locations as deemed by the fire official, fire marshal, or inspector.

(f)

All of the above regulations plus any and all ordinances adopted by the mayor and council of the city must be complied with before issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. No. 00-17, § 1, 10-9-00; Ord. of 7-14-08(2)