I am remodeling an existing building, do I need to install fire sprinklers? If so, what kind?
Pt. 1: With the exception of one-and two-family dwellings, a fire sprinkler system will be required when an extensive renovation or remodel is done to more than 50% of the gross floor area.

Pt. 2: When an addition is made to a commercial structure that is less than 6,000 square feet that causes the completed structure to exceed 6,000 square feet in gross floor area.

Pt. 3 When an addition equal to or greater than 10% gross floor area is added to a structure that already exceeds 6,000 gross square feet.

Pt. 4 When the structure exceeds 6,000 gross square feet and an extensive renovation or remodel is done to more than 50% of the gross floor area.

Pt. 5 There are a number of other requirements that are occupancy specific that have different threshold limits based on the occupancy. The best way to determine if your project will require the installation of fire sprinklers is to either contact the fire plan checker at CDD, or review §903.2.2 of Chapter 9 (Fire Code) of
Title 8 (Building Regulations) found in the
City of Watsonville Municipal Code.

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1. I am building a new building, do I need to install fire sprinklers? If so, what kind?
2. I am remodeling an existing building, do I need to install fire sprinklers? If so, what kind?
3. Who can install my fire sprinklers?
4. Where can I find a list of fire sprinkler contractors?
5. How many copies of drawings and calculations are required for permit submittal?
6. I am building a new building, do I need to install a fire alarm system?
7. I am remodeling an existing building, do I need to install a fire alarm system?
8. Who can install my fire alarm system?
9. Can I install my own fire alarm system?
10. Where can I find a list of fire alarm contractors?
11. I am submitting for a fire alarm permit, what documentation is required?
12. How many copies of drawings and calculations are required for permit submittal?
13. When are smoke detectors required to be installed?
14. Can I use battery powered smoke detectors?
15. When are carbon monoxide alarms required?
16. Where do I install carbon monoxide detectors?
17. How large do my address numbers need to be?
18. Where do I put my numbers?
19. Do I need a fire hydrant?
20. Where can I obtain fire flow information?
21. When is a turnaround required?
22. What is a fire lane, and when is one required?
23. What is a KNOX Box? Why do I need one? Where do I buy it?
24. What is a Class K fire extinguisher? When do I need one?
25. What kind of fire extinguishers do I need for my business?
26. How many fire extinguishers do I need?