Fire Sprinkler Systems

The second installment of the Fire Protection System Basics white paper series seeks to outline the requirements for various types of fire protection systems your building may require:

• Wet Sprinkler Systems
• Dry Sprinkler Systems
• Pre-Action Systems
• Dry Chemical Systems
• Standpipe and Hose Systems

When are sprinkler systems required

To determine whether or not your building requires a fire sprinkler system, you will first need to know the occupancy type and square footage. The building codes determine the requirements to add sprinklers to buildings. The most common building code is the International Building Code (IBC). Section 903 deals with sprinkler system requirements. As examples, we will touch on Restaurant, Office, and Mercantile occupancies. Read More