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MSR: yc: 1/22/79 RR to time be amended. " , (b) Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall include a waterflow detecting device, and valves controlling such systems, excepting underground gate valves with roadway boxes, and shall be supervised open by a monitoring device or devices. Waterflow and monitoring devices shall operate on a continuous basis, to provide immediate notification of any activation of such systems either to a central station as described in the National Fire Protection Association, Pamphlet No. 71, as it now exists or as it may from time to time be amended, or to the Redwood City Fire Department. " , (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code or the provisions of any other Codes of the City of Redwood City, approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in those buildings or structures: '" (1) The total floor area of which is 7,500 square feet or more; " , (2) Which are 50 feet or more in height as that term is defined in Section 409 of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition; or " , (3) Which are four (4) stories or more irrespective of height. EXCEPTION: Each portion of a building or structure separated by one or more area separation walls may be considered a separate building or structure provided the area separation walls meet the following requirements: (1) Area separation walls shall be without openings and shall be not less than four-hour fire resistive construction in types I, II-F.R, III and IV buildings and not less than two-hour fire resistive construction in types II, One-hour, II-N or V buildings, as these types are defined in the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition; -14- --".