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Safeguard people and property in low-rise occupancies with sprinkler systems installed using the 2016 NFPA 13R.

Provide people with the high level of fire and life safety they deserve. Install sprinkler systems using the 2016 edition of NFPA 13R: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies. This Standard includes comprehensive requirements governing system installation, including water supply and system acceptance.

Keep your knowledge up-to-code with the revised 2016 edition.

Installers and contractors need the revised 2016 NFPA 13R to complete jobs correctly, work with the latest technologies, and reduce risks while maximizing efficiency. Changes in this edition include:

• Added clarification on the re-use of sprinklers
• New language concerning nonmetallic piping compatibility, for consistency with NFPA 13
• Reorganized and restructured sections addressing sprinkler protection outside of dwelling units, to make requirements easier to apply

The 2016 NFPA 13R also includes the latest information about antifreeze use.