§ 54-94. Fire protection sprinkler system requirements for hotels and dormitories.

(a)

Existing hotels and dormitories. Hotels and dormitories in existence as of the effective date of this article shall, at a minimum, be brought into compliance with sprinkler requirements for new construction set forth in NFPA 101, 2000 edition.

(1)

With respect to hotels and dormitories in existence as of the effective date of this article, the fire marshal is authorized to provide notice to the building owner or agent of any hotel or dormitory that is not in compliance with NFPA 101, 2000 edition. Within 60 days of receiving such notice of noncompliance, the building owner or agent of such owner shall file an intent to comply with this requirement with the fire marshal. Such notice of intent to comply shall include:

a.

The property owner's acknowledgement of notice of the need to comply with NFPA 101;

b.

Contact information for the property owner and any personnel responsible for project compliance;

c.

A statement of the property owner's intention to comply, which should include a projected completion date for installation of the sprinkler system.

(b)

Time period for compliance. Any existing hotel or dormitory that is not in compliance with sprinkler requirements for new construction set forth in NFPA 101, 2000 edition, shall be required, at a minimum, to bring the hotel or dormitory into compliance within three years of the effective date of this article.

(Ord. of 2-27-07)