§ 10-2.3. Multifamily buildings exceeding 35 feet in height.
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For all multifamily buildings more than 35 feet in height above the mean grade, the automatic fire warning systems shall meet the standards for the detection of ionized gases or of the production of combustion produced by burning or smoldering materials as required for that particular building as specified in those provisions of the BOCA Basic Building Code, 1975, pertaining to Automatic Fire Alarm Systems, Section 1216.0 et seq. (and as amended hereafter); and such automatic fire warning systems shall be installed in accordance therewith, and such system shall also initiate the sounding of an audible alarm capable of being heard in all occupied areas of the building or structure and shall register the location of the alarm at a specified location within the building. The sounding of this system shall also be connected to the Township Fire Control Center for receipt of fire alarms or emergencies or such other fire control designation as may hereinafter be established by the Township. All automatic fire alarm systems required hereunder shall be approved by Underwriters' Laboratory, Inc. or Factory Mutual Research Corporation.