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903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages–Amended. <br /> <br />An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed <br />parking garages in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code where one of <br />the following conditions exists: <br /> <br />1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 5,000 square feet <br />(697m2), or <br />2. Where then enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups, or <br />3. When the overall height of the building exceeds 30 feet. <br /> <br />903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. <br /> <br />An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage <br />of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2). <br /> <br />903.2.13 Group B Occupancies <br /> <br />An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B occupancies where the floor area <br />exceeds 5,000 square feet (697 m2). <br /> <br /> <br />903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures-Amended. <br /> <br />The provisions of this section are in addition to those requirements set forth in Chapter 11. Fire <br />sprinklers shall be installed in existing commercial occupancies when any of the following exist: <br /> <br />1. Permits for additions and alterations increase the floor area by 25 percent. <br />2. Whenever an addition is made to an existing building causing the total square <br />footage of the building to exceed 5,000 square feet (697 m2). The entire building <br />shall be equipped with sprinklers. <br />3. When a change in occupancy or use to more hazardous occupancy type occurs, the <br />structure will be required to meet the requirements as set forth for new <br />construction for the new occupancy classification. <br /> <br />In residential occupancies, fire sprinklers shall be installed when there is an addition that result <br />in the square footage exceeding 3600 square feet (334 m2) including any attached U <br />occupancies or garages. <br /> <br />5003.2.4.2 Above-ground tanks- Amended with the addition of the following sentence. <br /> <br />Notwithstanding the foregoing, above-ground stationary tanks used for the storage of flammable <br />or combustible liquids is prohibited in any area zoned for other than commercial, industrial, or <br />agricultural use.