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Recommendations for applying the Fire Code
i. Fire code requirements
Establish direct contact with adaptive reuse applicants to deter-
mine appropriate solutions for upgrading sprinkler systems to
minimize the cost to small businesses. Prior to contacting the Fire
Department, the Adaptive Reuse Coordinator would work with
the applicant to narrow down a list of questions to those that need
direct assistance from Fire. The Coordinator would then contact
the Fire Department to set up this meeting. For instance, consider
allowing residential grade sprinkler systems for a defined set of
commercial uses, or work with adaptive reuse applicants to cre-
ate “zones” within a building that reduce or eliminate sprinkler
requirements.

ii. Case studies and creative solutions
Publish a series of case studies that highlight creative solutions
to problems that adaptive reuse applicants may encounter. This
document will inform applicants of potential strategies to consider.
Each case study should highlight the key problem(s) and identify
how the solution meets the Fire Code or intent of the Fire Code,
explaining why it was an acceptable solution.

Adaptive Reuse Strategy Paper 37