Fire Department Connections Ever Not Required?

12/20/2018

Was there ever a time when fire department connections were not required for fire sprinkler systems? I have some private campus buildings that don't have a fire department connection. Some have a single site connection that feed multiple buildings, but others don't appear to have one at all. Just curious if there was ever a code justification for this.

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Mike

12/20/2018 11:40:18 am

NFPA 13
8.17.2.2 The following systems shall not require a fire depart-
ment connection:
(1) Buildings located in remote areas that are inaccessible for
fire department support
(2) Large-capacity deluge systems exceeding the pumping ca-pacity of the fire department
(3) Single-story buildings not exceeding 2000 ft2 (185 m2)in
area.

Mike

12/20/2018 11:49:13 am

Also, some AHJ's would like the FDC located at the street where there is easy access to it by the engine instead of a separate FDC for each building within a congested business or educational campus.

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