§ 7-86. Fire rescue services department connections.  


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  • (1)

    A single 2½-inch freestanding fire rescue services department connection, located within 50 feet of a fire hydrant shall be provided on all NFPA 13R fire sprinkler systems with 20 or more fire sprinkler heads.

    (2)

    A double (Siamese) 2½-inch freestanding fire rescue services department connection, located within 50 feet of fire hydrant shall be provided on all NFPA 13 fire sprinkler systems with 20 or more fire sprinkler heads.

    (3)

    Two double (Siamese) 2½-inch freestanding fire rescue services department connections, each located within 50 feet of a fire hydrant shall be provided on all the following fire sprinkler systems:

    (a)

    Light hazard and ordinary hazard NFPA 13 fire sprinkler systems with 400 or more fire sprinkler heads.

    (b)

    Extra hazard NFPA 13 fire sprinkler systems with 200 or more fire sprinkler heads.

    (c)

    On special fire protection systems or situations as designated by the fire chief or designee.

    (d)

    Multiple fire rescue services department connections shall be installed in locations as remote as possible from each other.

(Ord. No. 5430, § 2, 12-12-17)