DRAFT: Village of Larchmont, November 4, 2002

A LOCAL LAW TO REQUIRE SPRINKLERS IN ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION AND
IN CERTAIN BUILDING ALTERATIONS

Section 1. Chapter 334 of the Village Code is hereby amended to add a new section 334-26.1 to read as follows:

Sprinkler Systems

A. All buildings constructed after the effective date of this local law shall have a sprinkler system conforming to NFPA standards.

B. Prior to issuance of a building permit, each builder shall submit two sets of proposed plans to the Building Inspector depicting the fire sprinkler system. These plans must be signed and sealed by a licensed New York State professional engineer, national institute certification engineering technician (Level 3 or above) or a licensed New York State fire protection engineer.

C. For any existing building, structure or occupancy which does not contain a sprinkler system conforming to NFPA standards where the total floor area is increased by 50% or more or for which the cost of any alterations, additions or repairs made within a six-month period exceeds 50% of the cost of replacement of the building at the beginning of that six-month period, or where the use is converted to a CS occupancy, as defined by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, 9 NYCRR Title 9, plans shall be submitted in accordance with § 334-26.1(B) and a fire sprinkler system shall be installed.

D. Any alterations or extensions to a building with an operating sprinkler system must follow Item B above.

E. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for occupancy or use of any building, structure or portion thereof required to have a fire sprinkler system unless such system is installed, inspected, tested and approved in accordance with NFPA standards.

Section 2 This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State

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