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01/13/2014 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 907.2.13.2. ADDED. Section 907.2.13.2. is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: 907.2.13.2. Multistoried, High Rise Safety Requirements. (a) Firefighters Communications Systems: When required by the Fire Code Official, buildings six (6) or more stories in height, firefighter's communication systems shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements: (i) One access jack shall be provided at each stairwell landing and finro (2) access jacks shall be provided in a lobby area of the building in plain view of elevator doors, and in any event at locations and according to specifications subject to the approval of the fire code official. (ii) One telephone set shall be provided at each floor of the building; provided, that such telephone sets shall be located in the lobby area at a location and according to specifications subject to the approval of the fire code official. (iii) One additional telephone set shall be provided with not less than five hundred feet (500') of telephone cord and shall be maintained on a roller device providing convenient portability. Said telephone set shall likewise be maintained at a location and according to specifications approved by the fire code official. (b) Emergency Planning and Information: Buildings and occupancy groups specified in Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 3.09, and buildings with four (4) or more stories in height shall have posted a floor plan sign which shall provide emergency procedures at every stairway landing, elevator landing, and immediately inside all public entrances to the building. Information contained in the floor plan signs shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: 1. Location of exits and fire alarm initiating stations; 2. Description of fire alarm sounds and appearance; 3. Fire Department emergency telephone number "911"; 4. Prohibition of the use of elevators during emergencies; 5. Instructions to be followed by ambulatory, nonambulatory, and disabled persons in the event of an emergency; 6. Notation `you are here' or other readily understandable marking specifying the location on the floor plan sign. Floor plan signs shall be printed in a nondecorative lettering which shall not be less than three-sixteenths of an inch (3/16") in height and shall provide a sharp contrast ATTY/ORD.397/FIRE CODE ORDINANCE ORD.#2402 REV:11-20-13 JS FORMERLY MUFF#305 Page 6 of 9