903.6.5 Installation of Automatic Fire Sprinklers in Pre-Existing Buildings (Historic Downtown Business District).
1. Geographic Boundary—Historic Downtown Business District: For the purposes of this section, the Historic Downtown Business District shall include all buildings located inside the geographic area generally formed by Kentucky Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, the Petaluma River to the east and B Street to the south. Also included in this section is 201 Washington Street (Phoenix Theater) and 132 Keller Street, as more particularly described in Figure 1003.2.12.
2. Installation Requirements: An automatic sprinkler system conforming to the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA-13) shall be installed in all existing buildings in the Historic Downtown Business District in accordance with the following criteria:
2.1 Kentucky Street and Western Avenue:
2.1.1. In any building wherein a change of occupancy occurs.
2.1.2. In any building or occupancy where the square footage of the building or occupancy is increased or alterations to the structure are made pursuant to Section 903.6 of this Ordinance.
2.1.3. All buildings with basements or space below street grade used for storage, business or public use shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed within the basements or the below street grade areas no later than December 31, 2010.
2.1.4. All buildings not meeting the criteria of 2.1.1 or 2.1.2 above shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed throughout the structure, including all public, private, storage and/or concealed spaces, as defined by the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA-13) by no later than December 31, 2016.
2.2. Petaluma Boulevard North: An appropriately sized water main and laterals were installed by the City of Petaluma on August 9, 2017. Automatic fire sprinkler requirements became effective and are required to be installed by the dates listed in the sections below. Notice has been sent by the City of such installation requirement. An automatic sprinkler system conforming to the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA-13) shall be installed according to the following criteria:
2.2.1. In any building wherein a change of occupancy occurs.
2.2.2. In any building or occupancy where the square footage of the building or occupancy is increased or alterations to the structure are made pursuant to Section 903.6 of this Ordinance.
2.2.3. All buildings with basements or space below street grade used for storage, business or public use shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed within the basements or the below street grade areas, no later than December 31, 2023.
2.2.4. All buildings not meeting the criteria of 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 above shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed throughout the structure, including all public, private, storage and/or concealed spaces, as defined by the Standard for the Installation of Sprinklers (NFPA-13), no later than December 31, 2029.
Property Owner’s Responsibility for System Installation:
2.3.1. The Property Owner shall be responsible for installation of the lateral service from the curb line into the building. This also includes isolation, check or other valves or devices, as applicable.
2.3.2. The Property Owner shall be responsible for the installation of the automatic fire sprinkler system according to the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA-13).
2.4. Plans and Specifications: Plans and Calculations (NFPA-13, Chapter 8) for the service lateral and fire sprinkler system shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to installation of equipment and materials.
2.4.1. For the Kentucky Street installations that are required on or before December 31, 2010, or December 31, 2016, all Plans and Calculations for service lateral and sprinkler systems shall be submitted no later than June 30, 2010, or June 30, 2016, respectively, with installation and approval of work to occur prior to December 31, 2010, or December 31, 2016, respectively.
2.4.2. For Petaluma Boulevard North installations that are required on or before December 31, 2023, or December 31, 2029, all Plans and Calculations for service lateral and sprinkler systems shall be submitted no later than June 30, 2023, or June 30, 2029, respectively, with installation and approval of work to occur prior to December 31, 2023, or December 31, 2029, respectively.
