CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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John Steinbeck, Fire Chief |
Recommendation:
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Introduce an ordinance to amend Title 13, Chapter 13.04 of the Clark County Code relating to the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems, amend 13.04.090 subsection 503.1.1, amend 13.04.115 subsection 903.2, delete 13.04.330 section 22.38 of NFPA 13, delete 13.04.340 section 8.4 of NFPA 13D and add new section 8.4, amend 13.04.340 subsection 10.2.1.1, amend 13.04.340 subsection 10.4.3.1, delete 13.04.350 section 7.5 of NFPA 13R, amend 13.04.520 subsection D105.2 and providing for other matters properly related thereto; and set a public hearing. Commission District: All (For possible action)
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BACKGROUND:
The proposed ordinance will amend Title 13, Chapter 13.04 of the Clark County Code to modify the following subsections:
13.04.090 - Modify requirement for upgraded sprinkler system
13.04.115 - Delete the requirement that living space exceeds 5,000 square feet
13.04.330 - Delete Section 22.38 of NFPA 13
13.04.340 - Delete and replace Section 8.4 of NFPA 13D
13.04.340 - Add Where Required and exceptions
13.04.340 - Add sprinkler requirements based on ceiling height
13.04.340 - Add Required System Pressure and exception
13.04.350 - Delete Section 7.5 of NFPA 13R
13.04.520 - Amend dead-end street length
The above-mentioned proposed modifications were posted and advertised for public comment on June 5, 2023. One set of comments was submitted to Clark County Fire Department after the 15- day comment period expired.
The tentative effective date of the proposed ordinance is March 5, 2024.
Staff recommends that the ordinance to amend Title 13, Chapter 13.04, of the Clark County Code be introduced and a public hearing be set for September 5, 2023, at 10:00 am.
The District Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved the matter as to form.