Plano Code Chapter 18 adopts the International Fire Code requiring sprinklers in most new commercial buildings, large multifamily projects, and select mixed-use developments. Plano Fire-Rescue inspects systems, with NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D applied by occupancy type.
Through Chapter 18 of the Plano City Code, Plano adopts the International Fire Code and International Building Code with local amendments, triggering automatic sprinkler systems for most new commercial occupancies, multifamily buildings above defined size and height thresholds, and high-piled storage warehouses. Plano Fire-Rescue plan reviewers and inspectors verify NFPA 13 design for commercial, NFPA 13R for low-rise residential, and NFPA 13D for one- and two-family dwellings when chosen. Major Plano corporate campuses including Toyota North America headquarters, FedEx Office, and JCPenney include extensive sprinkler systems for office, warehouse, and assembly spaces. Annual inspection, testing, and maintenance follow NFPA 25.
Plano Fire-Rescue notices of violation, certificate of occupancy denial, and fines 500 to 2000 dollars per day for impaired or untested systems. Insurance and lender exposure can dwarf city fines for owners.
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