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01/13/2014 903.2.13. Automatic Sprinkler Systems. In addition to the requirements for Automatic Sprinkler systems in this Code or the provisions of any other Code of the City, approved automatic sprinkler systems shall also be installed in the following buildings or structures: (a) New Buildings: All new buildings or structures with a total floor area of three thousand (3,000) square feet or more. (b) Existing Buildings: (i) Group R-3 occupancy dwellings and structures which add one thousand (1,000) square feet or more floor area, or are demolished to the foundation or structural framework; (ii) all other buildings or structures which add floor area so that the floor area of the existing building plus the floor area of the addition is three thousand (3,000) square feet or more. (c) Change in Occupancy Group: When there is a change in occupancy group or use from a less hazardous to a more hazardous occupancy group or use. (d) Limited area sprinkler systems: Existing Group R-2 occupancies, (apartment buildings) that have ground level, open parking garages, located below apartment units, and have direct access to a public way, will be required to install such a system as per section 903.3.5.1.1, when a permit for the installation of a new roof (re-roofl, has been issued by the City of Redwood City. Limited area sprinkler systems are exempt from fire department fees and are permitted to be supplied off of the buildings domestic water system. 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 central station service by the building owner. 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 certificated by the Underwriters Laboratories. Sec. 12.22. SECTION 907.1 AMENDED ADDED. 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 ATTY/ORD.397/FIRE CODE ORDINANCE ORD.#2402 REV:11-20-13 JS FORMERLY MUFF#305 Page 5 of 9