903.2.2 Group B Ambulatory Care Facilities

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all fire areas containing a Group B ambulatory care facility occupancy when either of the following conditions exists at any time:

1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation whether rendered incapable by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable.
2. One or more care recipients who are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such an occupancy.

In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor where such care is provided as well as all floors below, and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit discharge, including the level of exit discharge.