NAC477.455. Approval of equipment; compliance with International Fire Code and certain standards.  


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  •      1. No component or device of an automatic sprinkler system may be sold, leased or installed in this State unless it has been approved, labeled or listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada, FM Global or any other testing laboratory approved by the State Fire Marshal as qualified to test such a component or device.

         2. Automatic sprinkler systems must comply with the International Fire Code and the following standards of the N.F.P.A.:

         (a) “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,” Standard 13, 2010 edition.

         (b) “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes,” Standard 13D, 2010 edition.

         (c) “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height,” Standard 13R, 2010 edition.

         (d) “Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrants, and Hose Systems,” Standard 14, 2010 edition.

         (e) “Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection,” Standard 15, 2007 edition.

         (f) “Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems,” Standard 16, 2007 edition.

         (g) “Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection,” Standard 20, 2010 edition.

         (h) “Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection,” Standard 22, 2008 edition.

         (i) “Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances,” Standard 24, 2010 edition.

         (j) “Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems,” Standard 25, 2008 edition.

         (k) “Standard for Water Mist Fire Protection System,” Standard 750, 2010 edition.

     [St. Fire Marshal, §§ 4.201 & 4.202, eff. 11-27-78]—(NAC A 1-19-84; 2-17-94; R220-99, 9-25-2000; R062-04, 9-3-2004; R090-10, 12-30-2011)