A lot depends on the year of the standard being applied, but YES an AHJ can (and should) require things that make sense for his/her community and the methods used or planned for fire and EMS responses. In this case, you are on solid footing because NFPA 13 (2019 edition) section 16.9.11.1 requires floor control valves in multistory buildings exceeding two stories in height.
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