4101:2-89-02 Purpose and scope.

(A) Pursuant to sections 3737.01 and 3781.104 of the Revised Code, the purpose of these rules is to have installed and in operation on and after the compliance date established by section 3781.104 of the Revised Code, a minimum early fire warning system in every existing apartment, condominium, and college or university dormitory building that exceeds seventy-five feet in height and which does not have an automatic smoke detection system or sprinkler system in conformity with the rules of the board of building standards adopted pursuant to section 3781.10 of the Revised Code.

(B) Buildings which have an automatic smoke alarm system in conformance with paragraph (E)(2) of rule 4101:2-53-32 of the Administrative Code or which have an automatic sprinkler system in conformance with paragraph (C)(2) of rule 4101:2-53-32 of the Administrative Code as of the compliance date established by section 3781.104 of the Revised Code shall be deemed to conform to the rules of the board of building standards.

(C) When an automatic smoke detection or sprinkler system in these buildings is not in compliance with the requirements of paragraph (B) of this rule or cannot be made to comply therewith, all rules hereunder shall apply.

(D) Nothing in these rules is intended to preclude installation of equipment and systems which feature additional life safety or security provisions provided said installations are not less stringent nor in conflict with the intent of the rules contained herein and further provided that plans or schematics for all installations have been approved by the enforcement official having jurisdiction.

(E) No installation shall result in a system or condition less safe than the original installation.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 07/10/2007 and 07/01/2012

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3781.10(E)

Rule Amplifies: 3781.03, 3791.04

Prior Effective Dates: 6/1/78