§ 71-11. Inspection of sprinkler systems.

Owners and lessors of all bars, cabarets and nightclubs, regardless of maximum permitted occupancy, shall be required to arrange for inspection and testing of sprinkler equipment and systems. Such systems shall be inspected in accordance with state building code requirements and at least once every twelve months by plumbing contractors licensed by the City of Oneonta or by specialized sprinkler tradesmen who can demonstrate competency by experience or education to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer. Reports of such inspections, signed by the inspector, shall be submitted to the Code Enforcement Office within 30 days of the date of inspection. If any equipment or system is found to be defective or not in proper operating condition upon inspection, the owner or lessor shall promptly remedy such defect or condition. The first such inspection and report shall be submitted within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter.