§ 3-1.206. Automatic Sprinkler Systems.

Section 903.2 of the 2016 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

New Construction.

(a) An approved automatic fire sprinkler system is required in all new buildings and structures constructed on or after the effective date of this ordinance, notwithstanding the use and occupancy thereof, when the total floor area under one roof exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet. Fire area separation walls shall not be used for the purpose of eliminating automatic fire sprinkler systems required by this section.

(b) When automatic sprinkler systems are required by the Modesto Municipal Code or the 2016 California Fire Code for certain uses and/or occupancies, the requirements of Section 903.2 of the 2016 California Fire Code shall also apply.

(c) An approved automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all one and two-family dwellings and townhouses in accordance with NFPA 13D or Section R313.3 of the 2016 California Residential Code.

  EXCEPTION: Carports, sheds, tanks, towers and agricultural buildings.

  Existing Buildings and Structures. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all existing buildings and structures when the value of additions, alterations or repairs are made within any twelve-month period that exceed fifty (50) percent of the current county assessed valuation for improvements only in the existing building or structure that exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet or additions result in said building or structure exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet.

  EXCEPTION:

1. Carports, sheds, tanks, towers and agricultural buildings.

2. Each portion of an existing building or structure separated by one or more fire walls, constructed in accordance with the current adopted edition of the Building Code, when each portion does not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. 3663-C.S., § 2, effective 1-6-2017)