pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-17 | 14 | The Fire Marshall stated that he did not have said information. Mayor Johnson stated she wants to know whether Alameda would be significantly different from other cities. Councilmember deHaan inquired what was the permit activity in the past year where the 25% threshold was reached and sprinklers were not required. The Building Officials responded that he did not know; stated 25% of the current value is pretty high. Councilmember deHaan inquired what percentage of commercial buildings have sprinklers. The Fire Marshall responded since 1983 every commercial building larger than 5,000 square feet has a fire sprinkler. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether 50% of commercial stock does not have sprinklers, to which the Fire Marshall responded 50% is a good estimate. Mayor Johnson stated sprinklers are important; damage was minimized at one of the fires over the weekend [Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC) ] because of the sprinkler system. The Fire Marshall stated the FISC property would have been completely lost if not for the sprinkler system. Mayor Johnson stated people should not be discouraged to make minor improvements because of a large sprinkler system expense; 25% of the current value avoids the problem; the changes are good; the ordinance should move forward. Former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Alameda, urged introduction of the ordinance. David Kirwin, Alameda, stated he supports the ordinance with the exception of Group U buildings. Mayor Johnson inquired how detached buildings on residential lots would be handled. The Fire Marshall responded Group U Occupancy types typically have a lot of equipment and storage inside; a fire could affect Regular Meeting 14 Alameda City Council July 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf |