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balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One- and two-family dwellings may have containers with a water capacity not greater than 5 gallons [nomina121 pound (9.08 kg) LP-gas capacity] with an aggregate capacity not to exceed 100 lbs (5 containers). 2. Other residential occupancies where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system, may have containers with a water capacity not greater than 5 gallons [nominal 21 pound (9.08 kg) LP-gas capacity] with an aggregate capacity not to exceed 40 lbs (2 containers). Section 401.3 shall be amended by adding a new Section 401.3.4, Fire Alarms and Nuisance Alarms, that shall read as follows: False alarms shall not be given, signaled, or transmitted or caused or permitted to be given, signaled, or transmitted in any manner. Section 408.5.4, Drill frequency, shall be amended to read as follows: Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at least twelve times per year, four times per year on each shift. Section 503.1.1, Buildings and facilities, shall be amended to add the following language to the first paragraph: Except for single- or two-family residences, the 150 feet (150') shall be measured along a ten foot (10') wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure. The grade shall not exceed six (6) percent. The provision of this section notwithstanding, fire lanes may be required to be located within thirty (30') feet of a building, if deemed to be reasonably necessary by the Fire Code Official, to enable proper protection of the building. A five (5') foot wide level pathway shall be provided unobstructed through all barriers. A continuous row of parking between the fire lane and the structure shall be considered a barrier. 12 A 0UV061g