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 Orlando
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 24. FIRE PREVENTION CODE

  § 24.27. Additions to NFPA 1, Chapter 13 Fire Protection Systems.  

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  • NFPA 1, Chapter 13 is adopted in its entirety with the following additions:

    (a)

    Add to Section 13.2.2.1.

    (1)

    All Class I standpipe systems installed in the City shall be equipped with a two and one-half (2 ½) inch by one and one-half (1 ½) inch reducer, and a cap with attachment chain.

    Exception: Open parking structures as defined in NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, or other structures subject to freezing shall be permitted to have a Class I standpipe system with a dry pipe valve or deluge valve apparatus.

    (2)

    Two (2) Siamese connections, one at each end of the building or as remotely located as possible, shall be provided in the path of fire department access.

    (3)

    Manual-Dry standpipe systems are prohibited in the City of Orlando. The source of water supply for standpipe systems shall be approved by the AHJ.

    (4)

    One riser shall be provided with a roof manifold with two (2) two and one-half (2-½) inch outlets; each additional riser shall be provided with one (1) two and one-half (2-½) inch Fire Department outlet above the roof.

    (b)

    Add to Section 13.3.1.

    (1)

    Supervisory Facilities for Automatic Sprinkler Systems. All automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with supervising station facilities approved by the AHJ in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, to assure they are in proper operative condition to give automatic notice of any closed water supply valve or other conditions that might interfere with the operation of the system; also, notice of any flow of water in the system due to fire or other cause. Such facilities shall include provision for immediate alarm to the Fire Department in case of fire or suspected fire and for appropriate immediate action to restore the sprinkler system to operative condition in case of any impairment.

    Exception: Where permitted, a fire suppression system installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler systems in One- and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, shall not require electronic supervision.

    (c)

    Add to Section 13.3.2.

    (1)

    Automatic Fire Extinguishing System Required. All new residential occupancies, except detached one- and two-family dwellings, shall be protected throughout by an approved and electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

    Exception No. 1: Residential occupancies up to four (4) stories in height may be protected in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height, where not otherwise required to be protected by sprinklers pursuant to the Building Code or other applicable standards.

    Exception No.2: Multi-family townhouse residential units separated by structurally independent, two (2) hour fire resistance rated firewalls may be protected in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, where not otherwise required to be protected by sprinklers pursuant to the Building Code or other applicable standards.

    (2)

    All new buildings or buildings with new additions exceeding 5000 sq. ft. in area shall be protected throughout by an approved and electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

    (3)

    All existing buildings with new occupancy or change in use exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. in area shall be protected throughout by an approved and electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

    (4)

    Whenever this code or the Florida Fire Prevention Code requires the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system in a building or portions thereof, the sprinkler system will be installed throughout all areas of the building and shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13.

    Exception No. 1: Section 24.27(c) subsections (2) and (3) shall not apply to buildings housing occupancies or processes in which the addition of an automatic fire extinguishing system would increase rather than decrease the hazard to life or property of others and shall not apply to those occupancies regulated by Florida Statutes § 633.05 pertaining to Uniform Firesafety Standards.

    Exception No. 2: Section 24.27(c) subsections (2) and (3) shall not apply to structures exclusively used as a greenhouse or aircraft hangars that are protected in accordance with NFPA 409 and exclusively used for storage of aircraft.

    Exception No. 3: Section 24.27(c) subsections (2) and (3) shall not apply to buildings of non-combustible construction used exclusively for storage of material deemed non-combustible by the Fire Chief.

    Exception No. 4: Section 24.27(c) subsections (2) and (3) shall not apply to open air structures where, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, sprinkler installation will not materially increase the level of life safety.

    (d)

    Reserved.

    (e)

    Add to Section 13.4.1.1.

    The installation of fire pumps may be required in buildings where height, nature of occupancy or area involved would, in the judgment of the AHJ, reduce the effectiveness of such systems below acceptable standards when supplied only by primary water and pressure systems. Such fire pumps shall meet the requirements in accordance with NFPA codes and standards as listed in this Code. A permanently installed standby power generation system shall be provided if an electric-driven fire pump is installed in a high-rise structure.

(Ord. No. 2017-23, § 2, 5-15-2017, Doc. #1705151205)