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Residential Fire SprinklersResidential Fire Sprinklers

Building CodesBuilding Codes

•Plan PreparationPlan PreparationThe sprinkler contractor should be required to submit a set of The sprinkler contractor should be required to submit a set of complete, detailed planscomplete, detailed plans.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes sprinkler installation standards that are recognized nationally sprinkler installation standards that are recognized nationally as the basis for proper system installation.as the basis for proper system installation.

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•State Laws and OrdinancesState Laws and OrdinancesSome states have enacted contractor licensing laws that Some states have enacted contractor licensing laws that cover the competency requirements for people who prepare cover the competency requirements for people who prepare sprinkler plans. sprinkler plans.




•Policies and ProceduresPolicies and ProceduresIt is intended that the Authority Having Jurisdiction will It is intended that the Authority Having Jurisdiction will develop policies and procedures addressing the format for develop policies and procedures addressing the format for plan preparation. plan preparation.

The choice of the specific installation standard should be The choice of the specific installation standard should be determined according to the occupancy type, as explained determined according to the occupancy type, as explained within the scope of each standard. within the scope of each standard.




•Plan ReviewPlan ReviewWhen sprinkler plans are submitted, it is necessary to When sprinkler plans are submitted, it is necessary to review them to ensure that the installation will conform review them to ensure that the installation will conform to the applicable standard and will be effective in to the applicable standard and will be effective in controlling a fire.controlling a fire.

Qualified plan reviewers must review and approve plans Qualified plan reviewers must review and approve plans before a permit can be issued. before a permit can be issued.




•InstallationInstallationSeveral states require fire sprinkler contractors to be Several states require fire sprinkler contractors to be licensed to assure competent sprinkler system installation. licensed to assure competent sprinkler system installation.

Determination of the correctness of system installation can Determination of the correctness of system installation can only be performed prior to the application of sheetrock or only be performed prior to the application of sheetrock or other wall and ceiling covering. It is essential that pressure other wall and ceiling covering. It is essential that pressure testing be conducted prior to the covering of system piping testing be conducted prior to the covering of system piping joints. joints.




•Inspection, Testing and ApprovalInspection, Testing and ApprovalFinal inspection and testing should be conducted in a Final inspection and testing should be conducted in a structured manner to reduce the chance of overlooking an structured manner to reduce the chance of overlooking an item. item. All discrepancies must be investigated and resolved before All discrepancies must be investigated and resolved before approval is given.approval is given.A final pressure check should be made to assure that is water A final pressure check should be made to assure that is water tight and leak-free. tight and leak-free.




•Inspection, Testing and ApprovalInspection, Testing and ApprovalThe last step is a flow test to check the alarm (if one is The last step is a flow test to check the alarm (if one is required) verify that the required minimum flow and required) verify that the required minimum flow and pressure are available at the proper location in the system. If pressure are available at the proper location in the system. If a remote alarm is part of the system, it must also be checked. a remote alarm is part of the system, it must also be checked. Once the tests are completed, a certificate of occupancy can Once the tests are completed, a certificate of occupancy can be issued.be issued.




•MaintenanceMaintenanceA long-term commitment must be made to assure proper A long-term commitment must be made to assure proper maintenance of the installed systems if those systems are maintenance of the installed systems if those systems are expected to function as designed.expected to function as designed.Re-inspection of single-family homes cannot be required by Re-inspection of single-family homes cannot be required by laws and ordinances; however, re-inspection may be laws and ordinances; however, re-inspection may be accomplished by tax incentives or insurance credits and a accomplished by tax incentives or insurance credits and a voluntary program can be established through an education voluntary program can be established through an education program for home owners.program for home owners.

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