92-37A
RESOLUTION NO. 92- 37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER TO PETITION THE PINELLAS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION
LICENSING BOARD (PCCLB) FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUILDING
CODE RELATING TO AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS IN NEW
CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater maintains a high level of fire protection
to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, more stringent codes requiring sprinkler systems in certain new
construction would further enhance the ability of the City to provide such
protection; and
WHEREAS, Section 901.5 of the Standard Building Code has previously been
amended by the PCCLB for other municipalities and fire districts within Pinellas
County; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Fire Chief of the City of Clearwater is authorized and
instructed to petition the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB)
for an amendment to the Building Code to require automatic-fire sprinklers in all
new apartment houses, hotels and office buildings, having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 24 feet above over grade.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June , 1992.
Attest:
�Cynth _Go_u_de_a_u---T Garvey
City lerk
J�" Y Mayor-Commissioner