Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
ADC New York City Administrative Code(NEW) |
Title 27. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE |
Chapter 1. BUILDING CODE |
Subchapter 17. FIRE ALARM, DETECTION AND EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT |
Article 4. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS |
Section 27-957. Sprinkler alarm system
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(a) A sprinkler alarm system shall be provided in accordance with the applicable provisions of reference standards RS 17-2, RS 17-2A, RS 17-2B and RS 17-3. Where the building is provided with a class E or modified class E fire alarm signal system, compliance with the applicable provisions of reference standard RS 17-3A or RS 17-3B shall be acceptable in lieu of compliance with the provisions of reference standard RS 17-3. (b) A sprinkler alarm system shall be required when more than thirty-six heads are installed in any fire area or section. See table 17-2 for general requirements.