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8.13. - Page 16 of 63 Sec. 12.18.1. - SECTION 903.4.2. AMENDED. Section 903.4.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: 903.4.2. - Alarms. One exterior approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. In addition, for automatic sprinkler systems installed under section 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, activation of all of the interconnected single station smoke alarms throughout the residence is required. An acceptable alternative to interconnection to the smoke alarms is the installation of horn strobe devices in locations that will provide adequate notification to all sleeping rooms. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required except when required by Section 907. Sec. 12.19. - SECTION 903.4.4 ADDED. Section 903.4.4 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: 903.4.4. -Zone Transmittal. Fire alarm signals shall be transmitted by zone to the central station and retransmitted by zone to the public fire service communications center. Sec. 12.20. - SECTION 903.4.5 ADDED. Section 903.4.5 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: 903.4.5. -Service. All fire alarm systems shall be provided with Underwriters Laboratories central station monitoring service by the responsible party, including but not limited to the building's owner, property manager, or tenant(s). Sec. 12.21. - SECTION 903.4.6 ADDED. Section 903.4.6 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: 903.4.6. - Certification. All fire alarm systems shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratories. Sec. 12.22. - SECTION 907.1 AMENDED. Section 907.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 907.1. - General. This section covers the application, installation, performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components in new and existing buildings and structures. The requirements of Section 907.2 are applicable to new buildings and structures. The requirements of Section 907.9 are applicable to existing buildings and structures. Multiple fire alarm systems within single protected premises are not permitted, unless prior written approval is obtained by the fire code official. Sec. 12.23. - SECTION 907.2.12.3.1 ADDED. Section 907.2.12.3.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: ATTY/ORD.501/CC ORDINANCE FIRE CODE ADOPTION 2019 REV: 10-24-19 RL Page 8 of 12 160