Officials highlight existing‑building code options for historic Main Street projects
SCBD representatives and architects discussed using the existing‑buildings code and alternatives (for example, fire alarm in lieu of full sprinkler systems) to ease costs for historic rehabilitation; local fire district requirements may still affect outcomes.
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The meeting included an extended exchange about how building codes and fire-district rules affect historic Main Street projects. Mark Guerrero described using the existing-buildings code and alternative compliance paths to reduce the cost of renovating older structures, saying the department can often use a fire alarm solution in place of more costly sprinkler systems when appropriate.
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