Adoption Info of California One- and Two-Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Installation Code 2022

Official title 2022 California One- and Two-Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Installation Code

Effective dates January 1, 2023 – Present

Adopts with amendments NFPA 13D, 2022 Edition

California Fire Sprinkler Code 2022

Overview The NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes provides comprehensive requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems in residential properties to ensure effective fire protection and safety. It includes guidelines for sprinkler system components, installation methods, water supply requirements, and inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures.

The 2022 California One- and Two-Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Installation Code adopts the NFPA 13D, 2022 Edition with specific amendments tailored to California’s unique conditions. These modifications address state-specific fire safety measures, seismic considerations, and compliance with environmental regulations to ensure that fire sprinkler systems in California meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability.

Maureen Guttman

AIA
President
Washington, DC