NFPA 13D fire dept. connection

[Inspector 102]

When a dwelling uses NFPA 13D for the installation guidelines, does it require a fire department connection if the water supply requirements consider fire and domestic fire flow. I do not have 2010 standard available. No current local ordinance addressing the installation requirements. Any comments appreciated.

 

[RLGA]

NFPA 13D does not require a fire department connection (FDC). However, if an FDC is provided, the system must pass a hydrostatic pressure test per NFPA 13.

 

[redeyedfly]

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[Inspector 102]

Thank you. Found the references in NFPA 13D Appendix A, 4.2.