Help reduce the risk of fire hazards and stay informed on the latest requirements for sprinkler systems in low-rise residential occupancies.

Get comprehensive requirements on sprinkler system installation, including water supply and system acceptance with the latest edition of NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies.

By staying up to date with the latest requirements in this standard, installers and contractors can aid in the control of residential fires by helping ensure the safe and correct installation of sprinkler systems for people living in low-rise residential occupancies.

2025 Edition changes include:

• Revised conversion factors in Chapter 1
• New definition for “ceiling pocket”
• Revised clarification that “common spaces” such as lounges, group cooking facilities, and group bathrooms are to be considered part of a dwelling unit
• Differentiation between LED-style lights and other lights as a heat source
• New guidance on installing sidewall sprinklers beneath a sloped ceiling
• Clarification in Chapter 8 that an “inside hose demand” is not required for NFPA 13R systems