Information About NFPA 13R: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height 2007 Edition
NFPA 13R: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height covers the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against fire hazards in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height. This standard assumes that sprinkler system are designed to protect against a fire originating from a single ignition location. This Standard provides essential requirements for the installation of life-saving sprinklers in multiple-family residential occupancies. It includes the latest provisions for water supplies system components, system flow rates, and sprinkler location and position.
Changes to NFPA 13R: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height 2007 Edition include:
- Added spacing and obstruction rules addressing sloped ceilings, ceiling pockets, ceiling fans and kitchen cabinets.
- Clarified requirements for utilizing Quick Response Sprinklers.
- Added requirements addressing architectural features within the dwelling unit.
- Clarified closet requirements, including obstructions within the closet and protection of mechanical closets.
