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(40) Fire protection systems general. Section 13.1 is amended to read as follows: <br /> "13.1 Fire Protection Systems General. Fire protection systems general. <br /> The provisions of this chapter for new construction do not apply. For new <br /> construction see the building code. Existing buildings shall be maintained to the <br /> requirements to which it was built unless specifically indicated it applies to <br /> existing facilities. <br /> Exception: When the building code does not require fire alarm systems, fire <br /> alarm systems shall be required according to Section 13.7. When the building <br /> code does require a fire alarm system, the requirements of the building code shall <br /> apply." <br /> [2018 HSFC: 41] <br /> (41) Fire protection systems hose connection. Section 13.1.5.2 is added to read <br /> as follows: <br /> "13.1.5.2 Fire department hose connections serving standpipe and sprinkler <br /> systems shall be located within twenty feet of a fire apparatus access road, not <br /> less than eighteen inches and not more than four feet above grade, or as <br /> approved by the AHJ. Appropriate identification signs shall be provided as <br /> required by the AHJ." [2018 HSFC: 42] <br /> (42) Fire protection systems records. Section 13.1.6 is amended to read as <br /> follows: <br /> "13.1.6 Detailed records documenting all systems and equipment inspections, <br /> testing, and maintenance shall be kept by the property owner and shall be made <br /> available upon request for review by the AHJ." [2018 HSFC: 43] <br /> (43) Fire protection systems authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) reports. <br /> Section 13.1.6.1 is added to read as follows: <br /> "13.1.6.1 A copy of a system's unsatisfactory inspection and maintenance test <br /> report shall be submitted to the AHJ by the testing company within five working <br /> days after the completion of the test." [2018 HSFC: 44] <br /> 14 <br />