§ 7-85. Fire protection system closet.

(1)

A fire protection system closet shall be provided for all buildings and structures equipped with a fire alarm or fire sprinkler protection.

(a)

The closet shall house the fire sprinkler system riser, all appropriate control valves, all appropriate flow and tamper switches, the fire alarm system control panel, annunciator panel, annunciator map/legend and the transmitter/control unit. Portions of the fire alarm system may be located elsewhere in the building subject to approval by the fire and life safety division.

(b)

The annual fire alarm registration and copies of the most recent fire alarm, and fire sprinkler, inspection reports shall be posted in the closet.

(c)

The closet shall not be used for storage and shall not be used for any other electrical, plumbing or mechanical equipment.

(d)

The minimum size of the closet shall be 2 feet deep by 4 feet wide, which shall be increased to accommodate the provided equipment.

(e)

The closet shall be separated from all other portions of the building with 1 hour fire resistive construction as a minimum. The closet shall be located along an outside wall, at grade, with access from an outside swinging door, which need not be fire rated.

(f)

The door shall be labeled with a sign that reads "Fire Protection Closet." The closet shall be kept locked at all times. A key box approved by the fire and life safety division shall be installed on the outside wall, within 3 feet of the closet. The key box shall be installed 42 inches to 48 inches above grade. The key box shall contain a key to access the closet and all the keys necessary to control the fire alarm system. The property owner may provide additional keys for access to the interior of the building.

(g)

A weatherproof horn/strobe or speaker/strobe shall be installed directly above the key box at a height easily seen upon approach to the area.

(h)

The closet shall be designed and constructed to provide and maintain the air conditioned temperature of no greater than 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

(2)

Fire protection system closets are not required in high rise buildings and other buildings where a fire pump room and a fire control room are required or provided. Fire protection system closets are not required for fire sprinkler systems provided in single family homes and duplexes.

(Ord. No. 5430, § 2, 12-12-17)