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Section Q103 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- And Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes

NYC Building Code 2014 > Q Modified National Standards for Automatic Sprinkler, Standpipe, Fire Pump and Fire Alarm Systems > Q103 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- And Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
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Q103.1 General

Sprinkler systems, where required by this code, shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2007 edition, modified for New York City as follows. Refer to the rules of the department for any subsequent additions, modifications or deletions that may have been made to this standard in accordance with Section 28-103.19 of the Administrative Code.

Chapter 1 Administration No changes.

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.2 Add at end the following: Where a referenced publication has been modified for the City of New York by the New York City Building Code and the New York City Fire Code, every reference to such publication shall be deemed to include all such modifications.

Chapter 3 Definitions

3.3.9.3 Delete.

3.3.9.6 Delete.

Chapter 4 General Requirements

4.2.1 Add at end the following: The owner is responsible for the maintenance of the system.

4.3.1 Delete and replace with the following: Where a Fire Department pumper connection is not provided, the system shall be hydrostatically tested for leakage at 50 psi (344 kPa) above normal system operating pressure and checked visually for leakage at each joint or coupling.

Add new Section 4.3.3 Fire Department connections are not required for systems covered by this standard, but may be installed at the discretion of the owner. In these cases, hydrostatic tests in accordance with Reference Standard NFPA 13-2007, as modified for New York City, are necessary. Dry systems should also be tested by placing the system under 40 pounds (2.8 bar) air pressure. Any leak that results in a drop in system pressure greater than 2 psi (0.14 bar) in 24 hours should be corrected. Check for leaks using soapy water brushed on each joint or coupling. Leaks will be shown by the presence of bubbles. This test should be made prior to concealing of piping.

Chapter 5 System Components

5.2.1 Add at end the following: Non-metallic pipe shall be used in wet systems only.

5.2.1.3 Delete.

5.2.2.2 Delete the words "and polybutylene (PB)".

Table 5.2.2.2 Delete the line for "Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot and Cold Water Distribution Systems" and delete the reference to "ASTM D 3309".

5.2.9.2 Delete the words "and polybutylene (PB)".

5.3 Delete.

Chapter 6 Water Supply

6.2 Add the following as item (6):

(6) A common supply main to the building, serving both sprinklers and domestic uses, may be used if provision is made to prevent flow on the domestic water system upon operation of sprinklers, and closure of the main sprinkler control valve(the house control valve) will shut off the domestic water supply.

6.3 Delete.

Chapter 7 Installation

7.1.1 Delete the remainder of the sentence starting with and including the word "unless".

7.1.2 Delete and replace with the following: Except for the meter set controlling combined domestic water and fire sprinkler systems, sectional control valves and other valves if provided in supply pipes to sprinklers shall be locked open and supervised open by one of the following methods:

(a) Supervising station, proprietary or remote station signaling service, or

(b) Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal.

Exception: Underground gate valves with roadway boxes need not be supervised.

7.1.3 Delete the remainder of the sentence starting with and including the word "other".

7.6 Add at the end the following: as modified for New York City.

Chapter 8 System Design

8.3.3.3.1.1 Delete and replace with the following: Arrangement of supply piping to an anti-freeze system shall be in accordance with NFPA-13-2007 as modified for New York City.

8.3.3.3.1.2 Delete.

8.3.3.3.1.3 Delete.

8.3.3.3.1.4 Delete.

8.3.3.3.2 Delete.

8.3.3.3.2.1 Delete.

8.3.3.3.2.2 Delete.

8.3.3.3.2.3 Delete.

8.4.3.2 Delete the remainder of the section starting with and including the word "unless".

8.4.3.3 Delete.

8.6.4 Add the following after the word "garages": provided that at least one sprinkler head is located within 3 feet (914 mm) of any communicating opening between the garage and the dwelling.

8.6.5 Add after the word "attics", the words "without floors".

ANNEXES

The annexes are not a part of the requirements of this Referenced Standard but are included for informational purposes only. This annex contains explanatory material, numbered to correspond with the applicable text paragraphs. In the event of any conflict between the Annexes and the body of the Referenced Standard, particularly where modifications have been made for New York City, the body of the Referenced Standard will govern.

A.5.2.2.2 Delete.

A.5.2.9.2 Delete.

Figure A.6.2 (c) Delete the sprinkler control valve shown.

A.6.3 Delete.

Figure A.6.3 (a) Delete.

Figure A.6.3 (b) Delete.

Figure A.6.3 (c) Delete.

Figure A.6.3 (d) Delete.

A.8.4.3.3 (1) Delete.

Figure A.8.4.3.3(1) Delete.

Annex B Informational References No changes.

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