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449.4.2.10 Fire Protection Standards
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If the facility requires fire sprinklers as part of its fire protection, either of the following shall be met:
On-site water storage capacity to continue sprinkler coverage, in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13, Sprinkler Systems, or a fire watch, conducted in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 59A-3.081(a), Florida Administrative Code.
If the facility provides a fire watch in lieu of water storage to continue sprinkler coverage, then one type 4-A fire extinguisher or equivalent shall be provided for every three or less 2-A fire extinguishers required by NFPA 10, Portable Extinguishers. These additional extinguishers shall be equally distributed throughout the area they are protecting.
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