What does NFPA 13d Require for Maintenance on Sprinklers Systems in the Home?
Residential sprinkler systems are now showing up in more homes due to local ordinances and the requirements set forth in NFPA and the ICC. It seems that the questions on maintenance of the system becomes a key part of the discussion when looking at the system. NFPA 13d maintenance requirements are different then a NFPA 13 sprinkler maintenance, and there are many resources available to help the [click to continue…]
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Resources and Checklists for Plan Review, Inspection, and Design
Automatic sprinkler systems can be complex life safety systems which require maintenance and proper installation. Automatic sprinkler systems are based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13, Standard for Design and Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Sprinkler systems require proper design, installation, and maintenance (inspection too).
Sprinkler submittals are usually prepared as show drawings or deferred submittals under the adopted building code. The shop drawings are typically prepared by the installing contractor although some projects they are prepared by the design professional or fire protection engineer. Sprinkler systems must be designed based on the use of the space, not necessary the classification of the occupancy under the building code.
Proper plan review will look to ensure adequate informaiton is provided to compare the design to the anticipated use, sprinkler spacing, and proper informaiton is included in the design calculations. NFPA 13 provides a very detailed listing of information required on the shop drawings and calculations in Chapter 22 (2007 edition). Contractors should [click to continue…]
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Code Talk, Episode 2 The Residential Sprinkler Debate [82:57m]: 
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