Sprinkler systems shall comply with the requirements of this section.
Sprinkler systems shall be provided in buildings, structures, premises, or parts thereof, when required by the construction codes, including the Building Code, this code or the rules.
Sprinkler systems required during construction, alteration and demolition operations shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 33 of the Building Code and FC1414.
In addition to the requirements of FC903.2, the provisions indicated in FC Table 903.2.13 also require the installation of a fire extinguishing system for certain buildings and areas.
FC TABLE 903.2.13 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
FC TABLE 903.2.13 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
| SECTION | SUBJECT |
| 1208.2 | Dry cleaning facilities |
| 1208.3 | Dry cleaning machines |
| 1504.3.3.1 | Spray rooms |
| 1504.3.3.2 | Spray booths |
| 1505.2 | Dip-tank rooms |
| 1505.3.4.2 | Dip tanks |
| 1505.4.4 | Hardening and tempering tanks |
| 1803.10 | HPM facilities |
| 1803.10.1.1 | HPM work station exhaust |
| 1803.10.2 | HPM gas cabinets |
| 1803.10.3 | HPM corridors |
| 1803.10.4 | HPM exhaust |
| 1803.10.4.1 | HPM noncombustible ducts |
| 1803.10.4.2 | HPM combustible ducts |
| 2106.1 | Class A and B furnaces |
| 2106.2 | Class C and D furnaces |
| 2206.8 | Flammable liquid motor fuel-dispensing areas |
| 2208.7.4 | Indoor CNG compressing, storage and dispensing areas |
| 2209.3.4.2 | Hydrogen motor fuel-dispensing areas under canopies |
| FC Table 2306.2 | High-piled storage fire protection |
| 2306.4 | High-piled storage |
| 2703.8.4.1 | Gas rooms |
| 2703.8.5.3 | Exhausted enclosures |
| 2704.5 | Indoor storage of hazardous materials |
| 2705.1.8 | Indoor handling and use of hazardous materials |
| 2804.4.1 | Aerosol warehouses |
| 2904.5 | Storage of more than 1,000 cubic feet of loose com- bustible fibers |
| 3306.7 | Storage of small arm ammunition, powder-actuated tool loads, black powder or smokeless propellant |
| 3404.3.7.5.1 | Flammable and combustible liquid storage rooms |
| 3404.3.8.4 | Flammable and combustible liquid storage warehouses |
| 3405.3.7.3 | Flammable and combustible liquid Group H-2 or H-3 areas |
| 3704.1.2.2 | Gas cabinets for highly toxic and toxic gas |
| 3704.1.3.1 | Exhausted enclosures for highly toxic and toxic gas |
| 3704.2.2.6 | Gas rooms for highly toxic and toxic gas |
| 3704.3.3 | Outdoor storage for highly toxic and toxic gas |
| 4204.1.1 | Pyroxylin plastic storage cabinets and vaults |
| 4204.1.3 | Pyroxylin plastic storage vaults |
| 4204.2 | Pyroxylin plastic storage, handling and use |
| Building Code | Sprinkler requirements as set forth in the construc- tion codes, including the Building Code |
For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.023 m3.
Except as otherwise provided in this code, sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code.
All valves controlling the water supply for sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by the fire alarm system where a fire alarm system is required by Section 907 of the Building Code.
Exceptions:
1. Sprinkler systems protecting Group R-3 occupancies.
2. Reserved.
3. Sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, as modified by FC Appendix B, where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the sprinkler system is not provided, except where the Building Code requires such sprinkler system to be supervised.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
Exceptions:
1. Sprinkler systems protecting Group R-3 occupancies.
2. Reserved.
3. Sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, as modified by FC Appendix B, where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the sprinkler system is not provided, except where the Building Code requires such sprinkler system to be supervised.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
Sprinkler systems shall be periodically inspected, tested, serviced and otherwise maintained in accordance with FC901.6 and the rules. Except as otherwise provided in FC 903.5.1 through 903.5.3, sprinkler systems shall be inspected and otherwise maintained as follows:
1. Sprinkler systems shall be inspected at least once a month by a person holding a certificate of fitness, employed by the owner, to ensure that all parts of the system are in perfect working order, and that the department connections, if any, are ready for immediate use by the department. A detailed record of each inspection shall be kept for examination by any representative of the department.
2. There shall be one or more employees instructed in the maintenance of sprinkler systems.
3. There shall be kept available at all times in the premises a supply of at least six extra sprinkler heads to replace promptly any fused or damaged sprinklers.
4. Fire department connections shall be hydrostatically tested at least once every 5 years, in accordance with FC912.6.
1. Sprinkler systems shall be inspected at least once a month by a person holding a certificate of fitness, employed by the owner, to ensure that all parts of the system are in perfect working order, and that the department connections, if any, are ready for immediate use by the department. A detailed record of each inspection shall be kept for examination by any representative of the department.
2. There shall be one or more employees instructed in the maintenance of sprinkler systems.
3. There shall be kept available at all times in the premises a supply of at least six extra sprinkler heads to replace promptly any fused or damaged sprinklers.
4. Fire department connections shall be hydrostatically tested at least once every 5 years, in accordance with FC912.6.
In any converted dwelling or tenement used in whole or in part for single room occupancy, regardless of occupancy classification, in which a sprinkler system has been installed pursuant to the requirements of the Multiple Dwelling Law, such sprinkler system shall be inspected and otherwise maintained as follows:
1. Sprinkler systems shall be inspected at least once a month by a person employed by the owner, holding a certificate of fitness issued by the department, a fire suppression contractor license issued by the Department of Buildings, or, for a sprinkler system with not more than thirty sprinkler heads, a plumber, to ensure that all parts of the system are in perfect working order, and that the department connections, if any, are ready for immediate use by the department. Such inspection shall include a check of all control valves on the system, including the main supply control valve, making certain the valves are fully open and sealed in such open position; a check of the static pressure in the sprinkler system from a pressure gauge, if installed, located at or near the inspector's test connection, making certain the system design pressure is being maintained; a check that all sprinkler heads are in place; and such other requirements as the commissioner may prescribe. A detailed record of each inspection shall be kept for examination by any representative of the department.
2. There shall be one or more employees instructed in the location and status of the sprinkler system control valves.
3. There shall be kept available at all times in the premises a supply of at least six extra sprinkler heads, to replace promptly any fused or damaged sprinklers, except that a supply of at least three extra sprinkler heads shall be kept available for any sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, as modified by FC Appendix B.
4. Fire department connections shall be hydrostatically tested at least once every 5 years in accordance with FC912.6.
5. Upon order of the commissioner, but at least once every year, a flow test of the sprinkler system shall be conducted. Such test shall be conducted at the owner's risk by his or her representative, who shall be a licensed master plumber or licensed master fire suppression contractor. At least one such flow test shall be conducted before a representative of the department at least once every 5 years. A report of each test, on an approved form, shall be certified by such licensed master plumber or licensed master fire suppression contractor and shall be kept for not less than 5 years and made available for inspection by any representative of the department.
6. The owner or managing agent of any building subject to the requirements of this section shall maintain a record of each inspection and test and a listing of all outstanding violations issued pursuant to this section. Such records and listing shall be made available for inspection by occupants of such residential buildings during regular business hours.
1. Sprinkler systems shall be inspected at least once a month by a person employed by the owner, holding a certificate of fitness issued by the department, a fire suppression contractor license issued by the Department of Buildings, or, for a sprinkler system with not more than thirty sprinkler heads, a plumber, to ensure that all parts of the system are in perfect working order, and that the department connections, if any, are ready for immediate use by the department. Such inspection shall include a check of all control valves on the system, including the main supply control valve, making certain the valves are fully open and sealed in such open position; a check of the static pressure in the sprinkler system from a pressure gauge, if installed, located at or near the inspector's test connection, making certain the system design pressure is being maintained; a check that all sprinkler heads are in place; and such other requirements as the commissioner may prescribe. A detailed record of each inspection shall be kept for examination by any representative of the department.
2. There shall be one or more employees instructed in the location and status of the sprinkler system control valves.
3. There shall be kept available at all times in the premises a supply of at least six extra sprinkler heads, to replace promptly any fused or damaged sprinklers, except that a supply of at least three extra sprinkler heads shall be kept available for any sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, as modified by FC Appendix B.
4. Fire department connections shall be hydrostatically tested at least once every 5 years in accordance with FC912.6.
5. Upon order of the commissioner, but at least once every year, a flow test of the sprinkler system shall be conducted. Such test shall be conducted at the owner's risk by his or her representative, who shall be a licensed master plumber or licensed master fire suppression contractor. At least one such flow test shall be conducted before a representative of the department at least once every 5 years. A report of each test, on an approved form, shall be certified by such licensed master plumber or licensed master fire suppression contractor and shall be kept for not less than 5 years and made available for inspection by any representative of the department.
6. The owner or managing agent of any building subject to the requirements of this section shall maintain a record of each inspection and test and a listing of all outstanding violations issued pursuant to this section. Such records and listing shall be made available for inspection by occupants of such residential buildings during regular business hours.
Except as otherwise provided in FC903.5.1, in Group R-2 occupancies, sprinkler system shall be inspected and otherwise maintained as follows:
1. Sprinkler systems shall be inspected at least once a month by a person employed by the owner, holding a certificate of fitness issued by the department, a fire suppression contractor license issued by the Department of Buildings, or, for a sprinkler system with not more than thirty sprinkler heads, a plumber, to ensure that all parts of the system are in perfect working order, and that the department connections, if any, are ready for immediate use by the department. Such inspection shall include a check of all control valves on the system, including the main supply control valve, making certain the valves are fully open and sealed in such open position; a check of the static pressure in the sprinkler system from a pressure gauge, if installed, located at or near the inspector's test connection, making certain the system design pressure is being maintained; a check that all sprinkler heads are in place; and such other requirements as the commissioner may prescribe. A detailed record of each inspection shall be kept for examination by any representative of the department.
2. There shall be one or more employees instructed in the location and status of the sprinkler system control valves.
3. There shall be kept available at all times in the premises a supply of at least six extra sprinkler heads, to replace promptly any fused or damaged sprinklers, except that a supply of at least three extra sprinkler heads shall be kept available for any sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, as modified by FC Appendix B.
4. Fire department connections shall be hydrostatically tested at least once every 5 years in accordance with FC912.6.
5. Upon order of the commissioner, but at least once every year, a flow test of the sprinkler system shall be conducted; provided, however, that where there is a pressure gauge installed at or near the inspector's test location that is checked during the required monthly inspection described in FC903.5.2(1) to make certain the system design pressure is being maintained, a flow test of the sprinkler system shall be conducted upon order of the commissioner, but at least once every 30 months. Such test shall be conducted at the owner's risk by his or her representative, who shall be a plumber or licensed master fire suppression contractor. At least one such test shall be conducted before a representative of the department at least once every 5 years. A report of each test, on a form prepared by the department, shall be certified by such plumber or licensed master fire suppression contractor and shall be kept for not less than 5 years and made available for inspection by any representative of the department.
6. The owner or managing agent of any building subject to the requirements of this section shall maintain a record of each inspection and test and a listing of all outstanding violations issued pursuant to this section. Such records and listing shall be made available for inspection by occupants of such residential buildings during regular business hours.
1. Sprinkler systems shall be inspected at least once a month by a person employed by the owner, holding a certificate of fitness issued by the department, a fire suppression contractor license issued by the Department of Buildings, or, for a sprinkler system with not more than thirty sprinkler heads, a plumber, to ensure that all parts of the system are in perfect working order, and that the department connections, if any, are ready for immediate use by the department. Such inspection shall include a check of all control valves on the system, including the main supply control valve, making certain the valves are fully open and sealed in such open position; a check of the static pressure in the sprinkler system from a pressure gauge, if installed, located at or near the inspector's test connection, making certain the system design pressure is being maintained; a check that all sprinkler heads are in place; and such other requirements as the commissioner may prescribe. A detailed record of each inspection shall be kept for examination by any representative of the department.
2. There shall be one or more employees instructed in the location and status of the sprinkler system control valves.
3. There shall be kept available at all times in the premises a supply of at least six extra sprinkler heads, to replace promptly any fused or damaged sprinklers, except that a supply of at least three extra sprinkler heads shall be kept available for any sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, as modified by FC Appendix B.
4. Fire department connections shall be hydrostatically tested at least once every 5 years in accordance with FC912.6.
5. Upon order of the commissioner, but at least once every year, a flow test of the sprinkler system shall be conducted; provided, however, that where there is a pressure gauge installed at or near the inspector's test location that is checked during the required monthly inspection described in FC903.5.2(1) to make certain the system design pressure is being maintained, a flow test of the sprinkler system shall be conducted upon order of the commissioner, but at least once every 30 months. Such test shall be conducted at the owner's risk by his or her representative, who shall be a plumber or licensed master fire suppression contractor. At least one such test shall be conducted before a representative of the department at least once every 5 years. A report of each test, on a form prepared by the department, shall be certified by such plumber or licensed master fire suppression contractor and shall be kept for not less than 5 years and made available for inspection by any representative of the department.
6. The owner or managing agent of any building subject to the requirements of this section shall maintain a record of each inspection and test and a listing of all outstanding violations issued pursuant to this section. Such records and listing shall be made available for inspection by occupants of such residential buildings during regular business hours.
Sprinkler systems in buildings classified in Group R-3 occupancies shall be maintained in perfect working order.
A sign identifying the location of the sidewalk box housing the sprinkler system control valve shall be conspicuously posted on the exterior wall of the building directly opposite the sidewalk box. Such sign shall have red letters 1 inch (25 mm) in height on a white background and read: "Sprinkler System Shutoff Valve (indicate distance) Feet Opposite This Sign" or other approved design.
In addition to the maintenance requirements set forth in FC903.5, any dry pipe valve installed in a sprinkler system shall be trip tested at least once every 5 years and whenever the system is altered. Such trip test shall be conducted at the owner's risk, with the control valve fully open and the quick-opening device, if provided, in service, by a master fire suppression contractor licensed by the Department of Buildings before a representative of the department.