Originally Posted by rrlev
So, how does it work. What are the limits.
I would imagine a fire hydrant requirement would be for a building of a certain size, type of use, and/or number of occupants ...

Anyway, there is usually a way around stuff.
Read my initial response. There are limits to the size of the factory based on the access to fire department and water supply. This is very rural area - limited fire departments, no public water supply - and building a water supply has many other government and environmental challenges.

Based on your line of questioning, I would hazard a guess you have never visited? :-)
Google map the factory and you will see how rural they are.