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new lntcmatiolml /f~fikling and Fir~: Codes encourage the use of sprinkler systems by allowing <br />mom tradcof/5 or ,mxcep//olm wh¢l: sp~'inklers are used, thus reducing construction costs and <br />improving l ilk: s;af'cty of building o:;cupants and firefighters. If'adopted, this ordinance would <br />provide consistent :qwinklcr protection thresholds for all occupancies including residential <br />Stl*UCtUrcs w/th inuli/plc dwelling m/ts; over ~,500 square feet. With the dense communities that <br />Ramscy has I)ttilt and contilmCS t,, btfild, tlne need for greater fire protection is here. Fire <br />sprinklers offer cost elt'cclix, c altcrn:~tives to the traditional fire suppression methods. They save <br />Iix, cs, men%, (c{mslmction cosls, w:~tcr usage, equipment repair, etc) and maintain the economic <br />viability of thc community. <br /> <br />Cotmcihncmbcr Elvig qucslioncd if an existing property is sold would they be required to install <br />spri n k I ors. <br /> <br />Fire [nspcclor %trcich replied that ;l' Ge type of use would change they would have to include <br />sprinklers, l lc also noted that iC semoone were to add on to an existing building they might be <br />required to add :q, ri~]k]crs to thc enti ce building. <br /> <br />Cotmcilmcmbcr (look inquircd if a ~y other suppression systems would be required if they were <br />to adopt this ordinance. <br /> <br />Fire lnspccto~ ~;trcich replied <br /> <br />Cotmcilmcmbcr Zi~nmcrma~ inquir~:d ii' it was possible for the City to have more stringent rules. <br /> <br />Fire Inspector Sm:ich explai~cd fha lhc City can have more stringent rules than what is included <br />in tho [:irc (7cd,z, but what is bcil~g discussed is part of the Building Code so the City is not able <br />lo alncmt that. <br /> <br />C, ouncilmcmbc~' l!ivig stated that t,o ;~greed with the need commercially, but there are only a <br />COUl>lC of bttsinesscs that install sl-:finkling systems and he was not sure how that is related to <br />residential tt~its. 1 lc was concemeo about the costs that may be incurred by property owners. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works/Fire Chic ? Kapler noted that PVC pipe can be used in residential units <br /> any ccrti fled plumber ¢otdd do il e work. <br /> <br />Counci Imcmbcr t",l rig inqui red if' it vva~4 possible fbr staff to estimate what the costs would be for <br />it rcsidenlial unit. <br /> <br />Councilmcml~c!' l)c'arson stated that hc wou. ld like to know what the insurance savings would be. <br /> <br />Mayor (hm~cc inclttircd as to what x"octicl happen in areas where there is not City water available. <br /> <br />Fire lnspccto~' .%tr(Sch cxplaimxt ti,at ihe ordinance does provide for an exception where City <br />water is nol av~ilal)le. <br /> <br />(:ity Council Work Session/May 4, 2004 <br /> Page 2 of 14 <br /> <br /> <br />