N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 1504.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 1504.6 - Fire department connection

(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.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 1504.6