Orland Fire Protection District v. Intrastate Piping & Controls, Inc.

Plaintiff Orland Fire Protection District appeals the trial court’s rulings finding defendant Intrastate Piping and Controls, Inc., not guilty of violating two local ordinances which require the installation of automatic sprinkler systems with an adequate water supply in buildings of more than 8,000 square feet.

The issue raised by plaintiff on appeal is whether the trial court erred in finding that defendant’s facility consists of separate buildings for the purpose of plaintiff’s fire safety code (Code). Defendant also challenges whether the ordinance is void for lack of statutory authority…