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NFPA 72 and NFPA 101NFPA 72 and NFPA 101Supervised Automatic Sprinkler Supervised Automatic Sprinkler

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Look at the requirements that mandates these systemsLook at the requirements that mandates these systems Understand how to find these requirements in the codesUnderstand how to find these requirements in the codes Explain how these requirements affect your fire alarm Explain how these requirements affect your fire alarm

designsdesigns Outline what needs to be provided for code complianceOutline what needs to be provided for code compliance Detail how to submit these systems for plan reviewDetail how to submit these systems for plan review

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““What is the difference between an approved automatic sprinkler system and approved What is the difference between an approved automatic sprinkler system and approved supervisedsupervised automatic sprinkler system?” automatic sprinkler system?” ““How does the sprinkler system affect my fire alarm system design?”How does the sprinkler system affect my fire alarm system design?” ““How do I know that the sprinkler is required to be supervised?”How do I know that the sprinkler is required to be supervised?” ““Is it acceptable to chain open the main supply valve as prescribed in NFPA 13 and meet the intent of a supervised system?”Is it acceptable to chain open the main supply valve as prescribed in NFPA 13 and meet the intent of a supervised system?” ““If my fire alarm system is connected to the building sprinkler system, is it then automatically required to transmit off site to a monitoring If my fire alarm system is connected to the building sprinkler system, is it then automatically required to transmit off site to a monitoring

facility?”facility?”

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NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code 9.7.2.1* Supervisory Signals.9.7.2.1* Supervisory Signals. Where supervised automatic sprinkler Where supervised automatic sprinkler

systems are required by another section of this Code, supervisory systems are required by another section of this Code, supervisory attachments shall be installed and monitored for integrity in accordance attachments shall be installed and monitored for integrity in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, and a distinctive supervisory with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, and a distinctive supervisory signal shall be provided to indicate a condition that would impair the signal shall be provided to indicate a condition that would impair the satisfactory operation of the sprinkler system. Monitoring shall include, but satisfactory operation of the sprinkler system. Monitoring shall include, but shall not be limited to, monitoring of control valves, fire pump power shall not be limited to, monitoring of control valves, fire pump power supplies and running conditions, water tank levels and temperatures, tank supplies and running conditions, water tank levels and temperatures, tank pressure, and air pressure on dry-pipe valves. Supervisory signals shall pressure, and air pressure on dry-pipe valves. Supervisory signals shall sound and shall be displayed either at a location within the protected sound and shall be displayed either at a location within the protected building that is constantly attended by qualified personnel or at an building that is constantly attended by qualified personnel or at an approved, remotely located receiving facility. approved, remotely located receiving facility. (Note: This office’s (Note: This office’s interpretation of “constantly attended location” is 24 hours a day, 7 days a interpretation of “constantly attended location” is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.)week and 365 days a year.)

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9.7.2.2 Alarm Signal Transmission.9.7.2.2 Alarm Signal Transmission. Where supervision Where supervision of automatic sprinkler systems is provided in accordance of automatic sprinkler systems is provided in accordance with another provision of this Code, waterflow alarms with another provision of this Code, waterflow alarms shall be transmitted to an approved, shall be transmitted to an approved, proprietary alarm proprietary alarm receiving facility, a remote station, a central station, or receiving facility, a remote station, a central station, or the fire departmentthe fire department. Such connection shall be in . Such connection shall be in accordance with 9.6.1.4. accordance with 9.6.1.4. (Therefore based on this requirement the (Therefore based on this requirement the proposed fire alarm system cannot be a proposed fire alarm system cannot be a locallocal system!) system!)

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Mandates for supervised automatic sprinkler systems are Mandates for supervised automatic sprinkler systems are rarely in the _rarely in the _.3.5 Extinguishing Requirements.3.5 Extinguishing Requirements in in occupancy chapters in the occupancy chapters in the Life Safety CodeLife Safety Code..

These requirements are typically given as a code trade-off These requirements are typically given as a code trade-off to extend travel distances, dead-end corridors, or common to extend travel distances, dead-end corridors, or common path of travel. path of travel.

These requirements sometimes are stipulated in minimum These requirements sometimes are stipulated in minimum construction type limitations in specific occupancy construction type limitations in specific occupancy chapters.chapters.

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““Does this mean that I am going to have to Does this mean that I am going to have to look at other sections of the code, other than look at other sections of the code, other than fire alarm section, to verify that my fire alarm fire alarm section, to verify that my fire alarm design is code compliant?” design is code compliant?”

Absolutely! The 2000 edition of the Life Safety Code has changed a majority of the sprinkler requirements and sprinkler exceptions to include the term “supervised”.

You need to be “code savvy.” Understand other requirements that would mandate a “supervised automatic sprinkler system” - this will affect the design of your fire alarm system.

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There are requirements in the “core chapters” (Chapters 1- 11)There are requirements in the “core chapters” (Chapters 1- 11) 7.2.12 Areas of Refuge.7.2.12 Areas of Refuge.

7.2.12.1 General.7.2.12.1 General.

An area of refuge used as part of a required accessible means of egress in An area of refuge used as part of a required accessible means of egress in accordance with 7.5.4, or used as a part of any required means of egress, shall accordance with 7.5.4, or used as a part of any required means of egress, shall conform to the following:conform to the following:

(1)(1) The general requirements of Section 7.1The general requirements of Section 7.1

(2)(2) The requirements of 7.2.12.2 and 7.2.12.3The requirements of 7.2.12.2 and 7.2.12.3

Exception: The requirement of 7.2.12.1(2) shall not apply to areas of refuge Exception: The requirement of 7.2.12.1(2) shall not apply to areas of refuge consisting of stories of buildings protected throughout by an approved, consisting of stories of buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systemsupervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7. in accordance with Section 9.7.

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NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code There are requirements in the “core chapters” (Chapters 1- 11)There are requirements in the “core chapters” (Chapters 1- 11) 7.5.1.4*7.5.1.4*

Where two exits or exit access doors are required, they shall be placed at a distance from one Where two exits or exit access doors are required, they shall be placed at a distance from one another not less than one-half the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the another not less than one-half the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served, measured in a straight line between the nearest edge of the exit building or area to be served, measured in a straight line between the nearest edge of the exit doors or exit access doors. Where exit enclosures are provided as the required exits and are doors or exit access doors. Where exit enclosures are provided as the required exits and are interconnected by not less than a 1-hour fire resistance-rated corridor, exit separation shall be interconnected by not less than a 1-hour fire resistance-rated corridor, exit separation shall be permitted to be measured along the line of travel within the corridor.permitted to be measured along the line of travel within the corridor.

Where more than two exits or exit access doors are required, at least two of the required exits or Where more than two exits or exit access doors are required, at least two of the required exits or exit access doors shall be arranged to comply with the minimum separation distance requirement. exit access doors shall be arranged to comply with the minimum separation distance requirement. The other exits or exit access doors shall be located so that if one becomes blocked, the others The other exits or exit access doors shall be located so that if one becomes blocked, the others shall be available.shall be available.

Exception No. 1: In buildings protected throughout by an Exception No. 1: In buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systemsprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, the minimum separation distance between two in accordance with Section 9.7, the minimum separation distance between two exits or exit access doors measured in accordance with 7.5.1.4 shall be not less than one-third exits or exit access doors measured in accordance with 7.5.1.4 shall be not less than one-third the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served.the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served.

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NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code Chapter 16 - New Day Care OccupancyChapter 16 - New Day Care Occupancy

16.2.5.216.2.5.2 No dead-end corridor shall exceed 20 ft (6.1 m), other than in No dead-end corridor shall exceed 20 ft (6.1 m), other than in

buildings protected throughout by an approved, buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised supervised automatic sprinkler systemautomatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, in in accordance with Section 9.7, in which case dead-end corridors shall not exceed 50 ft (15 m).which case dead-end corridors shall not exceed 50 ft (15 m).

16.2.5.316.2.5.3 No common path of travel shall exceed 75 ft (23 m), other than No common path of travel shall exceed 75 ft (23 m), other than

for the first 100 ft (30 m) in a building protected throughout by for the first 100 ft (30 m) in a building protected throughout by an approved, an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systemsupervised automatic sprinkler system in in accordance with Section 9.7.accordance with Section 9.7.

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NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code Chapter 16 - New Day Care OccupancyChapter 16 - New Day Care Occupancy

16.2.6.216.2.6.2 Travel distance shall meet the following criteria:Travel distance shall meet the following criteria:

(1)(1) The travel distance between any room door intended as an exit The travel distance between any room door intended as an exit access and an exit shall not exceed 100 ft (30 m).access and an exit shall not exceed 100 ft (30 m).

(2)(2) The travel distance between any point in a room and an exit shall not The travel distance between any point in a room and an exit shall not exceed 150 ft (45 m).exceed 150 ft (45 m).

(3)(3) The travel distance between any point in a sleeping room and an exit The travel distance between any point in a sleeping room and an exit access door in that room shall not exceed 50 ft (15 m).access door in that room shall not exceed 50 ft (15 m).

Exception: The travel distance in 16.2.6.2(1) and (2) shall be permitted to be Exception: The travel distance in 16.2.6.2(1) and (2) shall be permitted to be increased by 50 ft (15 m) in buildings protected throughout by an approved, increased by 50 ft (15 m) in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systemsupervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7. in accordance with Section 9.7.

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NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code Chapter 16 - New Day Care OccupancyChapter 16 - New Day Care Occupancy

16.2.11.1 Windows for Rescue.16.2.11.1 Windows for Rescue. Every room or space normally subject to client occupancy, other than bathrooms, shall Every room or space normally subject to client occupancy, other than bathrooms, shall

have not less than one outside window for emergency rescue that complies with the have not less than one outside window for emergency rescue that complies with the following:following:

(1) Such windows shall be openable from the inside without the use of tools and shall (1) Such windows shall be openable from the inside without the use of tools and shall provide a clear opening of not less than 20 in. (51 cm) in width, 24 in. (61 cm) in provide a clear opening of not less than 20 in. (51 cm) in width, 24 in. (61 cm) in height, and 5.7 ft2 (0.53 m2) in area.height, and 5.7 ft2 (0.53 m2) in area.

(2) The bottom of the opening shall be not more than 44 in. (112 cm) above the floor.(2) The bottom of the opening shall be not more than 44 in. (112 cm) above the floor.

(3) The clear opening shall allow a rectangular solid, with a width and height that (3) The clear opening shall allow a rectangular solid, with a width and height that provides not less than the required 5.7-ft2 (0.53-m2) opening and a depth of not less provides not less than the required 5.7-ft2 (0.53-m2) opening and a depth of not less than 20 in. (51 cm), to pass fully through the opening.than 20 in. (51 cm), to pass fully through the opening.

Exception No. 1: This requirement shall not apply to buildings protected throughout Exception No. 1: This requirement shall not apply to buildings protected throughout by an approved, by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systemsupervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7. in accordance with Section 9.7.

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NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code Chapter 16 - New Day Care OccupancyChapter 16 - New Day Care Occupancy

16.3.6 Corridors.16.3.6 Corridors. Every interior corridor shall be constructed of walls having not Every interior corridor shall be constructed of walls having not

less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating in accordance with 8.2.3.less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating in accordance with 8.2.3. Exception No. 2: In buildings protected throughout by an Exception No. 2: In buildings protected throughout by an

approved, approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systemsupervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance in accordance with Section 9.7, corridor walls shall not be required to be rated, with Section 9.7, corridor walls shall not be required to be rated, provided that such walls form smoke partitions in accordance provided that such walls form smoke partitions in accordance with 8.2.4.with 8.2.4.

““What about 16.3.4 - Detection, Alarm, and Communications What about 16.3.4 - Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems or 16.3.5 - Extinguishment Requirements?”Systems or 16.3.5 - Extinguishment Requirements?”

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NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code Chapter 16 - New Day Care OccupancyChapter 16 - New Day Care Occupancy

16.3.4 Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems.16.3.4 Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems. 16.3.4.1 General.16.3.4.1 General.

Day-care occupancies, other than day-care occupancies housed in one room, shall be provided with a fire Day-care occupancies, other than day-care occupancies housed in one room, shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6.alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6.

16.3.4.2 Initiation.16.3.4.2 Initiation.

Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by manual means and by operation of any required Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by manual means and by operation of any required smoke detectors and required sprinkler systems. (See 16.3.4.5.)smoke detectors and required sprinkler systems. (See 16.3.4.5.)

16.3.4.3 Occupant Notification.16.3.4.3 Occupant Notification.

16.3.4.3.116.3.4.3.1 Occupant notification shall be in accordance with 9.6.3. Occupant notification shall be in accordance with 9.6.3.

16.3.4.3.216.3.4.3.2 Positive alarm sequence shall be permitted in accordance with 9.6.3.4. Positive alarm sequence shall be permitted in accordance with 9.6.3.4. 16.3.4.4 Emergency Forces Notification.16.3.4.4 Emergency Forces Notification.

Fire department notification shall be accomplished in accordance with 9.6.4.Fire department notification shall be accomplished in accordance with 9.6.4. 16.3.4.5 Detection16.3.4.5 Detection..

A smoke detection system in accordance with Section 9.6 shall be installed in day-care occupancies, other A smoke detection system in accordance with Section 9.6 shall be installed in day-care occupancies, other than those housed in one room. Detectors shall be installed on each story in front of the doors to the than those housed in one room. Detectors shall be installed on each story in front of the doors to the stairways and in the corridors of all floors occupied by the day-care occupancy. Detectors also shall be stairways and in the corridors of all floors occupied by the day-care occupancy. Detectors also shall be installed in lounges, recreation areas, and sleeping rooms in the day-care occupancy.installed in lounges, recreation areas, and sleeping rooms in the day-care occupancy.

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16.3.5 Extinguishment Requirements.16.3.5 Extinguishment Requirements.

Any required sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with Any required sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with Section 9.7.Section 9.7.

Neither of these sections require the automatic sprinkler system Neither of these sections require the automatic sprinkler system to be supervised - to be supervised - this is an example of why you need to have a this is an example of why you need to have a better understanding of the codes as a whole! Code Savvy!better understanding of the codes as a whole! Code Savvy!

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What if the building is not required to have a fire alarm system in accordance What if the building is not required to have a fire alarm system in accordance with the _.3.4 section of the occupancy chapter, but the building owner wishes with the _.3.4 section of the occupancy chapter, but the building owner wishes to utilize a supervised automatic sprinkler system to enhance an architectural to utilize a supervised automatic sprinkler system to enhance an architectural feature, what would be the minimum equipment to satisfy this requirement?feature, what would be the minimum equipment to satisfy this requirement?

The State Fire Marshal’s Office views these “supervised automatic sprinkler The State Fire Marshal’s Office views these “supervised automatic sprinkler systems” as required fire alarm systems not providing occupant notification at systems” as required fire alarm systems not providing occupant notification at the protected premise. Therefore, the following equipment would be required:the protected premise. Therefore, the following equipment would be required:

Control Panel - Listed for the appropriate signaling system type, sprinkler Control Panel - Listed for the appropriate signaling system type, sprinkler supervision and waterflow.supervision and waterflow.

Manual pull station - See 101:9.6.2.5, required when the sprinkler system Manual pull station - See 101:9.6.2.5, required when the sprinkler system is down due to maintenance.is down due to maintenance.

Waterflow & tamper devices Waterflow & tamper devices Smoke detector - See 72:1-5.6, required if the control panel is not located Smoke detector - See 72:1-5.6, required if the control panel is not located

in a continuous occupied area.in a continuous occupied area. These systems can be submitted on the Fire Alarm Exemption Request Form These systems can be submitted on the Fire Alarm Exemption Request Form

pursuant to State Fire Marshal Memorandum 99-2.pursuant to State Fire Marshal Memorandum 99-2.

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““What is the difference between an approved automatic sprinkler system and approved What is the difference between an approved automatic sprinkler system and approved supervisedsupervised automatic sprinkler system?” automatic sprinkler system?”

Supervised sprinkler systems are monitored for integrity by the fire alarm control panel, which transmit signals (supervisory, trouble and alarm) to a monitoring facility.Supervised sprinkler systems are monitored for integrity by the fire alarm control panel, which transmit signals (supervisory, trouble and alarm) to a monitoring facility.

““How does the sprinkler system affect my fire alarm system design?”How does the sprinkler system affect my fire alarm system design?”

The supervisory requirements of NFPA 101 would prohibit the fire alarm signaling system type to be a protected premises or local.The supervisory requirements of NFPA 101 would prohibit the fire alarm signaling system type to be a protected premises or local.

““How do I know that the sprinkler is required to be supervised?”How do I know that the sprinkler is required to be supervised?”

Get a copy of the architectural review or ask the design professional.Get a copy of the architectural review or ask the design professional.

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““Is it acceptable to chain open the main supply valve as prescribed in NFPA 13 and meet the intent of a supervised system?”Is it acceptable to chain open the main supply valve as prescribed in NFPA 13 and meet the intent of a supervised system?”

No! The requirements of 101:9.7.2.1 stipulates that the where a supervised automatic sprinkler system is required by another section of the code, the supervisory attachments shall be installed and monitored in accordance with NFPA 72.No! The requirements of 101:9.7.2.1 stipulates that the where a supervised automatic sprinkler system is required by another section of the code, the supervisory attachments shall be installed and monitored in accordance with NFPA 72.

““If my fire alarm system is connected to the building sprinkler system, is it then automatically required to transmit off site to a monitoring facility?”If my fire alarm system is connected to the building sprinkler system, is it then automatically required to transmit off site to a monitoring facility?”

No! Only if other sections of the code require the sprinkler system to be supervised.No! Only if other sections of the code require the sprinkler system to be supervised.

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