NFPA 13R STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES UP TO & INCLUDING FOUR STORIES IN HEIGHT, 2019

The NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2019 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), provides detailed criteria for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems in multi-family residential buildings of limited height. This reference, available through 1 Exam Prep, is a core text for contractors preparing for state fire protection and sprinkler installation license exams. It outlines system requirements including water supply, coverage area, and installation methods to ensure compliance with life safety codes. Candidates using this book for exam preparation—aligned with CILB and related fire system licensing boards—gain essential knowledge of residential fire suppression design and NFPA code interpretation within construction licensing standards.

Keep your knowledge up to code with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, including comprehensive requirements governing system installation, including water supply and system acceptance. Installers and contractors need the 2019 edition of NFPA 13R to complete jobs correctly, work with the latest technologies, and reduce risks while maximizing efficiency.

New requirements address:

• Where pipe and tube listed for light hazard can be used in an ordinary hazard application
• Beam rules for sprinklers installed under and adjacent to beams (along with new figures)
• Waste and linen systems
• Installation of fuel-fired equipment
• Obstructions in hallways

This 2019 edition includes the reorganized and expanded Chapter 9, Water Supplies, with domestic demand tables moved from the annex to the body of the Standard. The Standard also has new images clarifying sprinkler location and clearances needed around fireplaces. (Print, Approx. 47 pp., 2019)