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i i i (40) Fire protection systems general. Section 13.1 is amended to read as follows: "13.1 Fire Protection Systems General. Fire protection systems general. The provisions of this chapter for new construction do not apply. For new construction see the building code. Existing buildings shall be maintained to the requirements to which it was built unless specifically indicated it applies to existing facilities. I Exception: When the building code does not require fire alarm systems, fire alarm systems shall be required according to Section 13.7. When the building code does require a fire alarm system, the requirements of the building code shall apply." [2018 HSFC: 411 a I (41) Fire protection systems hose connection. Section 13.1.5.2 is added to read as follows: 1 "13.1.5.2 Fire department hose connections serving standpipe and sprinkler systems shall be located within twenty feet of a fire apparatus access road, not less than eighteen inches and not more than four feet above grade, or as approved by the AHJ. Appropriate identification signs shall be provided as required by the AHJ." [2018 HSFC: 421 (42) Fire protection systems records. Section 13.1.6 is amended to read as follows: "13.1.6 Detailed records documenting all systems and equipment inspections, testing, and maintenance shall be kept by the property owner and shall be made available upon request for review by the AHJ." [2018 HSFC: 43] i (43) Fire protection systems authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) reports. Section 13.1.6.1 is added to read as follows: i "13.1.6.1 A copy of a system's unsatisfactory inspection and maintenance test report shall be submitted to the AHJ by the testing company within five working days after the completion of the test." [2018 HSFC: 441 i 14 3