Adoption Info of California Low-rise Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation Code 2022
Official title 2022 California Low-rise Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation Code
Effective dates January 1, 2023 – Present
Adopts with amendments NFPA 13R, 2022 Edition
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California One- and Two-Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Installation Code 2022
Overview The NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies provides comprehensive requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems in low-rise residential buildings 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 Low-rise Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation Code adopts the NFPA 13R, 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 low-rise residential buildings in California meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability.
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