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(b) Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in operable condition as specified in this Article and NFPA Standard 13, in all buildings or structures: Of all occupancy classifications except R3 (single-family and duplex) of type IIN, III - 1 hour, IIIN, IV, V - 1 hour or VN construction, the total floor area of which exceeds 7,500 square feet, irrespective of area separation walls. 2. Of all occupancy classifications, except R3 (single-family and duplex) of type I or II -fire resistive construction, the total floor area of which exceeds 10,000 square feet, irrespective of area separation walls. Of all occupancy classifications, irrespective of construction type, the overall height of which exceeds 45 feet. Building height shall be determined in accordance with Section 209 of the Building Code. (c) The provisions of this section shall apply to existing buildings or structures when, over any three year period,: 1) Permits for additions and alterations increase the floor area by 25 percent. 2) Permit valuation for additions, alterations, repairs or other modifications, individually or cumulatively, exceeds 25 percent of building valuation determined by the building official. (d) Automatic sprinkler systems installed within buildings shall have all control valves and flow devices electrically supervised and maintained by an approved Central Alarm Station, as defined in Section 1006.3.3.6.1. Buildings in existence upon the effective date of this subsection shall be made to conform to the provisions herein within one year from said effective date. Section 3-3-265: RESERVED. Section 3-3-270: RESERVED. Section 3-3-275: RESERVED. Section 3-3-280: RESERVED. Section 3-3-285: RESERVED.