Automatic Sprinklers: 13R

Specifications for the design and installation of fire sprinkler systems in multi-family residential buildings.

This standard applies to the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems, that are required by local ordinance, for multi-family residential buildings up to and including four (4) stories in height when National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA) #13R is used as the design basis.

The installation and design of the system shall comply with Chapter 9 of the California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2), and the provisions of NFPA Standard 13R, except as modified herein.

Location of Sprinklers

Fire sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with their listing, in all usable spaces including, but not limited to;

• Penthouses
• Equipment rooms
• Balconies
• Porches
• Elevator shafts
• Service chutes (dumbwaiter, laundry, etc.)
• Combustible exterior stairs
• Porte Cochere

Monitoring

Automatic fire sprinkler systems of 100 sprinklers or more, shall be electrically monitored for valve tamper and water flow conditions by a listed Central, Proprietary or Remote service station.

Annunciation

Systems installed within buildings equipped with approved fire alarm systems, shall be annunciated by floor and/or zone at the fire alarm panel (and remote annunciator if one exists). The designer shall incorporate equipment and devices as necessary to achieve the required annunciation.

Fire Department Connections

Fire department connections shall be provided as part of the system and be located proximal to the public way, on the primary entry side of the building.