Section 15-215. Tampering with automatic sprinkler systems  


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  • a. It shall be
      unlawful for any person to tamper with a system of automatic  sprinklers
      in  any  building  or  occupancy  by damaging such a system or otherwise
      preventing it from properly functioning.
        b. It shall be unlawful for any person to  tamper  with  a  system  of
      automatic  sprinklers  in  any  building  or occupancy by causing such a
      system to activate or otherwise release  its  fire  extinguishing  agent
      when  there  is  no  fire condition or other public safety consideration
      requiring such activation or release.
        c. Nothing contained in  this  section  shall  be  construed  to  make
      unlawful  any  maintenance  or  inspection  of  a  system  of  automatic
      sprinklers by any person acting with the authorization of the  owner  of
      the  building  or  occupancy,  when  such person possesses such permits,
      licenses  or  certifications  as  may  be  required  to   perform   such
      maintenance and inspection.
        d.  This section shall be enforceable by the department and such other
      agencies as the mayor may direct.