Subsection 507.5.1.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:

507.5.1.1 Hydrant for fire department connections. Buildings equipped with a fire sprinkler or standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 903 or 905 respectively shall have a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the fire department connection(s).

Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 100 feet for special cases where approved by the fire code official.