901.5.1 Occupancy.
FC § 901.5.1
It shall be unlawful to occupy any portion of a building or structure until all required fire detection systems, fire alarm systems, standpipe systems and fire extinguishing systems have been tested and approved, except as follows: 1. In a new building undergoing construction, a completed floor below the level of ongoing construction may be occupied upon installation, testing and approval of the required fire protection systems on all floors up to and including the occupied floor.
2.In an existing building undergoing alteration, a completed floor may be occupied upon installation, testing and approval of the required fire protection systems for such floor in accordance with Building Code and Department of Buildings requirements.
