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(Balance of section to remain). 20.08.046 Section 202 amended - Definitions- H_iah-Rise Building -Item 2. Section 202 Definitions -High-Rise Building -Item 2 of the California Building Standards Code 2007 Edition (24 C.C.R.), and including by reference the International Building Code, 2006 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, is amended to read as follows: 2. "High-rise structure" means every building of any type of construction or occupancy and in general and for all occupancies not regulated by the State Fire Marshal having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest floor level having building access (see Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 1250. 20.08.048 Section 903.1 Amended-Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems Section 903.1 Amended-Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems of the California Building Standards Code 2007 Edition, (24 C.C.R.), and including by reference the International Building Code, 2006 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2 is amended to read as follows: 903.1 An automatic fire extinguishing system or other approved fire suppression system(s) shall be installed as follows: Where required. An automatic fire extinguishing system or other approved fire suppression system shall be installed in all occupancies and locations. Exception: Utility and miscellaneous buildings, Group U occupancies, that do not exceed 144 square feet fences over 6 feet, water tanks, and retaining walls. 903.1.2 Existing Buildings and Structures: 1. In all buildings regardless of occupancy, on a parcel, when the total combined building area on the parcel exceeds 6,000 square feet of floor area, including area of basements. 2. All buildings over 5 minute response time, as determined by the City of Pleasanton General Plan Safety Element, Special Consideration Area. 3. Any structure in any area or location determined by the City of Pleasanton General Plan Safety Element, Special Consideration Area to be a high fire hazard. High fire hazard area shall be defined as those areas beyond five minutes driving time of fire apparatus from the fire station serving those particular districts; or areas determined by the Fire Chief to be either high hazard areas or extreme hazard areas based on steepness of slope and/or fuel loadings from combustible plant materials as set forth in the Safety Element of the General Plan. 48