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31.20.100 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems in Five-Story Apartment Buildings.

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The owners of five-story apartment buildings of Type V-A construction approved under Chapter 24.95 of this Code are responsible for ensuring that the fire and life-safety systems required by Portland City Code Title 24 are maintained in an operable condition at all times. Approved persons must conduct quarterly tests of such systems; a written record must be maintained and be available to the inspection authority, unless otherwise required by the Fire Chief.

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Ordinance Number 190502

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