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.- Section 103.1.4 of the Fire Code is hereby deleted and shall have no force and effect in the City. "Section 12.12. Section 105.9 added. Section 105.9. (Reserved) "Section 12.13. Section 903.4.2.1 added. Section 903.4.2.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Section 903.4.2.1. Fire Main, Hydrant Specifications. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Code, all water mains providing a water supply for fire protection, both to fire hydrants and to fire service systems, shall be not less than eight inches (8") in diameter (inside measurement). Maintenance of privately-owned water mains, fire hydrants, or other fire service systems (collectively referred to as 'Facilities') shall be performed by, and be the responsibility of, the owners thereof, and the City shall assume no liability for damages to such water mains, fire hydrants, or systems in performing tests to, or in using, such Facilities. "Section 12.14. Section 1001.10.1 added. Section 1001.10.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Section 1001.10.1. Multistoried, HiQh Rise Safety Requirements. (a) Air Replenishment Systems: All Group B (office) and Group R, Division 1 (hotels and apartments; congregate residences [each accommodating more than ten (10) persons] occupancies), each having floors used for human occupancy located more than seventy five feet (75') above the lowest level of fire department vehicular or personnel access (whichever access is more restrictive as determined by the Chief) shall be equipped with an approved rescue air replenishment system. Such system shall provide an adequate pressurized fresh air supply through a permanent piping system for the replenishment of portable life sustaining air equipment carried by fire department, rescue, and other personnel in the performance of their duties. Location and specifications of access stations 4