100.39 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS.
100.39 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS.
1. All buildings approved for construction after July 1, 1998,
that exceed four stories in height, or seventy-five feet above grade,
shall require the installation of an approved automatic fire
extinguishing system designed and installed in conformity with rules
promulgated by the state fire marshal pursuant to this chapter.
2. The requirements of this section shall not apply to the
following:
a. Any noncombustible elevator storage structure or any
noncombustible plant building with noncombustible contents.
b. Any combustible elevator storage structure that is
equipped with an approved drypipe, nonautomatic sprinkler and
automatic alarm system.
c. Buildings in existence or under construction on August 15,
1975. However, if subsequent to that date any building is enlarged or
altered beyond the height limitations applicable to new buildings,
such building in its entirety shall be subject to all the provisions
of this section.
d. Any open parking garage structure which is in compliance
with rules adopted by the state fire marshal.
3. Plans and installation of systems shall be approved by the
state fire marshal, a designee of the state fire marshal, or local
authorities having jurisdiction. Except where local fire protection
regulations are more stringent, the provisions of this section shall
be applicable to all buildings, whether privately or publicly owned.
The definition of terms shall be in conformity, insofar as possible,
with definitions found in the state building code adopted pursuant to
section 103A.7.
4. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty
of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not
to exceed one hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail
for not more than thirty days, or be subject to both such fine and
imprisonment. Section History: Early Form
[C77, 79, 81, § 100.39] Section History: Recent Form
90 Acts, ch 1029, §1; 98 Acts, ch 1008, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1086,
§30; 2008 Acts, ch 1032, § 201