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NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
Scope
This standard shall provide the minimum requirements for the design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems and exposure protection sprinkler systems covered within this standard.
Purpose
The Purpose of this standard shall be to provide a reasonable degree of protection for life and property from fire through standardization of design, installation, and testing requirements for sprinkler systems, including private fire service mains, based on sound engineering principles, test data, and field experience.
Sprinkler systems and private fire service mains are specialized fire protection systems and shall require knowledgeable and experienced design and installation.