Chapel Hill |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 7. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION |
Article II. FIRE PREVENTION CODE |
Division 5. SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS—MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL |
§ 7-51. Automatic sprinkler system not to be disabled.
Upon the occupancy of any new, renovated or expanded structure subject to this division, no person shall shut off or disable such automatic fire sprinkler system and no owner or resident of such building shall fail to prevent the shutting off or disabling of such a system. Provided, however, that a sprinkler system may be shut off in order to perform maintenance work on the system during the time that qualified maintenance personnel are on the premises performing necessary maintenance work. Such maintenance work shall only be conducted after notice to and approval by the Town Fire Department.
(Ord. No. 96-11-11/O-6c, § 1, 11-11-96)