New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)
Title 9 Part 1504
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9 NYCRR 1504.1 - General requirements
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(a)New sprinkler systems installed pursuant to sections 26, 28, 30, 52, 53, 54, 55(3), 55(4), 58, 62(1), 62(2), 62(3), 62(4), 105(2a) and 137 of chapter 61-B of the Consolidated Laws (Multiple Residence Law) of the State of New York shall conform to the regulations as set forth herein, entitled Part 1504, Sprinkler Systems for Special Locations in Multiple Dwellings.
(b)New sprinkler systems shall, upon actuation by heat produced by fire, automatically distribute water upon the fire in sufficient quantities either to extinguish it entirely or confine it without spread. Such sprinkler systems shall be designed, constructed, installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe and present no physical hazard.
(c)The component parts of new sprinkler systems shall be made and assembled so as to function as a unified system which will not require frequent major replacements.
(d)Prior to making a new installation or an alteration or an addition to an existing installation, drawings and data showing complete details of the new installation, together with all pertinent details of the existing installation, if there be one, shall be furnished to the department, and approval obtained for the proposed work. Upon completion of the work, and as a condition of approval, the entire system shall be subjected to a test conducted in the presence of, and under the direction of, a representative of the department; and the entire system must prove satisfactory under such test.
(e)Connections to new or existing sprinkler systems for other than sprinkler use are prohibited.
9 NYCRR 1504.2 - Existing installations
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(a)Before existing systems installed prior to July 1, 1952, may be approved as complying with the requirements of the Part, they shall be examined and tested by the department. Such systems shall comply with the following requirements:
(1)They shall be in operative condition, shall be free from mechanical injury, structural defects, and obstructions, and shall present no physical hazard.
(2)They shall have a water supply of adequate pressure and capacity, and shall function automatically at the operating temperatures set forth in this Part for new installations.
(3)They shall, upon actuation by heat produced by fire, automatically distribute water upon the fire in sufficient quantities either to extinguish it entirely or confine it without spread.
(b)New extensions to existing sprinkler systems shall comply with all of the provisions of this Part applicable to new installations.
9 NYCRR 1504.3 - Water supply
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(a)Except as otherwise stated in subdivision (b) below, the water supply for new sprinkler systems may be tapped from the domestic water supply system provided the supply to the sprinkler system is of adequate pressure, capacity and reliability and provided that the following requirements are met:
(1)The sprinkler connection shall be made to a main or branch from a main with no intervening means of shut-off from the main.
(2)Water pressure from the main shall be sufficient to maintain at least 12 pounds per square inch at the highest sprinkler head. Where the water pressure is insufficient to maintain 12 pounds per square inch at the highest head but is sufficient to maintain at least five pounds per square inch at such head, an automatic booster pump shall be used as an auxiliary means of furnishing the required supply. The booster pump shall be caused to operate when the flow of water through any portion of the sprinkler piping is equal to or greater than that flowing from a single sprinkler head. The booster pump shall be capable of supplying sufficient water for a period of at least 20 minutes to at least 25 per cent of the total number of sprinkler heads at a pressure of at least 12 pounds per square inch at the highest sprinkler head. Such booster pump shall be so connected as not to restrict the flow of water in the system.
(b)Where the domestic water supply system is inadequate to supply a new sprinkler system, the department shall require an alternate arrangement for the sprinkler system water supply.
9 NYCRR 1504.4 - Piping systems
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(a)New sprinkler systems shall be capable of withstanding a water pressure of at least 175 pounds per square inch, except that systems supplied from domestic piping shall be capable of withstanding a water pressure of at least 125 pounds per square inch. All parts of the system, including tanks, that are exposed to the weather or subjected to freezing shall be designed, installed and protected so as to withstand damage and to function in a satisfactory manner.
(b)The size of the domestic water supply pipe from which the sprinkler connection is made shall be at least equal to the required size of the main sprinkler connection.
(c)Pipe sizes for new sprinkler systems shall conform to the requirements for light-hazard conditions of the generally accepted standards listed in the appendix.*
9 NYCRR 1504.5 - Spacing of sprinkler heads
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(a)Sprinkler heads shall be located and arranged to spray all parts of the area to be protected, including closets and alcoves opening from such areas.
(b)Spacing of sprinkler heads shall conform to the requirements of the generally accepted standards listed in the appendix. *
(c)Where practicable, sprinkler heads shall be installed in the upright position.
9 NYCRR 1504.6 - Fire department connection
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(a)Fire department connections shall be required for new sprinkler systems having a total of 36 or more sprinkler heads in one building and where such sprinkler heads are arranged so that in the event of fire there is a probability that more than 25 per cent of the total number of heads in the building will be in operation.
(b)The number of fire department connections required shall be determined by the department.
(c)A required fire department connection to a sprinkler system shall be constructed of corrosion-resistive metal, located on a street front of the building or structure not less than 18 inches or more than 36 inches above grade; when located more than two feet above grade, such connections shall not project beyond the building face. Such connections shall be marked with raised letters not less than one inch in size, reading as follows: AUTO SPKR.
9 NYCRR 1504.7 - Local water-flow alarm
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(a)A local water-flow alarm shall be installed in new sprinkler systems that are used to protect a public hall or stairs or a required means of egress, or for systems where a new sprinkler pipe supplies more than five sprinkler heads, or for other systems where deemed necessary by the department.
(b)Required local water-flow alarms shall include sounding devices of sufficient size and so located that the sound can be heard by the occupants or by an authorized person on duty at all times to take proper action. The alarm shall be caused to sound when the flow of water through any portion of the sprinkler piping is equal to or greater than that flowing from a single sprinkler head.
9 NYCRR 1504.8 - Identification
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Valves controlling water flow to sprinkler systems shall be provided with durable identification signs with conspicuous lettering which shall be installed in a permanent manner near such valves.
9 NYCRR 1504.9 - Maintenance
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Sprinkler systems shall be maintained in operative condition, free from mechanical injury, structural failure, water failure or obstructions. Sprinkler heads shall be maintained clear and free from corrosion, paint and whitewash, and shall be in full view and unobstructed.
9 NYCRR 1504.10 - Standard for compliance
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The construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of new sprinkler systems in accordance with the generally accepted standards listed in the appendix to these rules and regulations* to the extent that such standards are consistent with these rules and regulations, shall constitute compliance with this Part or any applicable provision thereof.