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California Fire Code, Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

A. Chapter 9, Section 901.6.3, Records, is amended to add Section 901.6.3.2, Records reporting, to read as follows:

901.6.3.2 Records reporting. All inspection, testing and maintenance reports shall be forwarded and made accessible to the Fire Department using the electronic media and platform of the designated third party as approved by the City. Paper (hard copy) reports are not permitted.

B. Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8.1, Group R-3, is amended to add Section 903.2.8.1.1, NFPA 13-D meter size, to read as follows:

903.2.8.1.1 NFPA 13-D meter size. The minimum water meter size serving NFPA 13-D (dwelling) fire sprinkler systems shall be no less than one (1) inch in diameter.

Exceptions:

1. Minimum meter size can be dependent upon hydraulic analysis, including safety factors, for second dwelling units and accessory structures to group R3 occupancies.

C. Chapter 9, Section 905.4, Location of Class I standpipe hose connections, is amended to read as follows:

905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations:

1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at intermediate floor level landings between floors or as approved by the fire code official. See Section 909.20.2.3 of the California Building Code for additional provisions in smokeproof enclosures.

Exception to Item 1 of 905.4 shall remain in full force and effect along with Exceptions 2 through 6. (Ord. 3538 § 2, 2022).