NFPA 13D and Licensing?
NFPA 13D and Licensing?
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Is a license required in install NFPA 13D systems? I have recently learned that July 2011 the county I build in will adopt the IRC/IBC requirement for sprinkler systems. my code books constantly mentioned NFPA 13D. Which is its own book. Before I spend money to acquire the book, is a license required? will just a plumbing license work? 13D systems from what little i can successfully find on the web seem to not require pumps or similar(that 13R does) and can be piped off the main water supply of the home. Neither the IRC or IBC code books have much on the spacing and other such requirements.





RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
Where I live I believe it is permitted, but it shouldn't be assumed that is true everywhere.
RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
sounds like you need a few classes in 13d systems
Yes they do need a certqin amount of pressure to drive them.
there are basicaly two systems out there
1. totaly seperate pipe to feed the spinkler heads
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2. one that is incorporated in the house plumbing system
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RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
Being a licensed plumber I am sure you won't have a problem purchasing all manner of insurance except for completed operations specifically extending covering to fire sprinklers. Many insurance companies require a NICET III or IV to be employed full time as RME's as a requirement for issuance. Obtaining this completed operations insurance has stopped many a plumbing contractor from getting into the one and two family dwelling fire sprinkler market.
I hold a South Carolina license but but looking at South Carolina's licensing requirements
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13D is specifically referenced in the acceptable standards. Why? If the state isn't claiming one and two family dwellings why would they reference 13D as a standard?
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As you are aware, there is more to a fire sprinkler system than just sticking a head in a room and getting water to it.
Please feel free to ask questions so you get things done right and stay in front of the market.
Travis Mack
MFP Design, LLC
www.mfpdesign.com
RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
How is the business doing over there. I was thinking of moving to either Georgia or South Carolina
RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
My best advice would be to tread carefully and make sure you have thoroughly investigated this path prior to taking action.
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I don't want to get into the middle of state licensing requirements because they vary so much. All I'm presenting is the IRC offers an option to NFPA 13D that is code compliant.
RE: NFPA 13D and Licensing?
My comment was just addressng the NJ licensing issue. I believe that Georgia has a more strict license requirement.
I just believe that anything involving a specialty trade such as fire protection must be done by license personnel.