THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

August 25, 1993

Protective Services Committee

John Shardlow
Director of Building
Permits and Inspections

SUBJECT: REVISIONS TO THE BUILDING AND PLUMBING BYLAW NO. 2735
SECTION 13 - FIRE LIMIT AREAS AND SPRINKLER REGULATIONS

1. Add to Part 1 Definitions, Page 2.

"Open Air Storage Shed'"' means a4 storage shed in which at

least 25 per cent of the total area of each perimeter wall
is open to the outdoors.

Reason: For interpretation purposes.

2. Delete the words "multi-family" from Section 13.2., Page 14.

13.2 Within the fire limit areas, fire sprinklers
shall be installed in all industrial, commercial,
institutional and residential buildings
constructed, added to or altered, pursuant to a

building permit application made after February
18, 1991.

Reason: The Fire Department has determined that two family residential

buildings in multi-family residential zones should also be
sprinklered.