Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 155 BUILDING CODES “Zones. Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and water flow device for each normally occupied floor or normally occupied space in a multi-tenant building. Except by approval of the Fire Marshall, all control and drain valves shall be located in the sprinkler riser room or in the stairwell of a multi-story building provided with standpipes, mounted no higher than six feet from floor.” 61. Add a new Section 903.8 to read as follows: “Fire Sprinkler for Exterior Projections. An exterior projection as outlined in NFPA 13 attached to a building shall be required to have fire sprinklers installed underneath for protection throughout if the exterior projection extends more than four feet from the building and is 12 feet or less in height from the ground regardless of whether the exterior projection is combustible or noncombustible. Canopies that are attached to or within 10 feet of the building and have vehicle access under them with openings into the building shall be required to have fire sprinklers coverage installed under the canopy regardless of whether the canopy is combustible or non-combustible.” 62. Add a new Section 903.9 to read as follows: “Drains. As required by the Fire Marshall, all drain and testing piping serving automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be piped to the exterior of the building.” Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two- family dwelling. 63. Add a new Section 904.16 to read as follows: “System Annunciation. Commercial cooking automatic fire extinguishing systems installed in buildings that do not have a fire alarm system, shall be connected to an approved audible and visible emergency notification device to warn of system discharge. The horn or strobe and signage shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Marshall, typically in the kitchen.” 64. Added a new Section 904.17 to read as follows: “Ventilation Operation. The ventilation system shall shut down the make-up air to the hood and continue to exhaust upon activation of the hood fire extinguishing system. Exception: Section 904.17 may be revoked if the fire extinguishing agent will not perform to specifications due to exhausting requirements.” 65. Add a new Section 905.1.1 to read as follows: “Class III Standpipe Systems. Delete all references to class II standpipe systems and replace with class III standpipe systems.” 66. Delete Section 905.3.4 exception without substitution. 67. Add a new Section 905.3.8 to read as follows: “Additional Standpipe Systems. Additional standpipe systems may be added to new buildings or structures as deemed necessary by the Fire Marshall.” 68. Amend Section 905.4 Requirement No. 1 delete the section and replace it with: “In every required interior exit stairway or exterior exit stairway or exterior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1293 -