Summary of Topics

The revision of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 199 dated September 22, 2022, includes the following changes in requirements:

• Allowance for Use of Polymeric Sprinklers in NFPA 13R Applications; 13.3 and 60.5

• Editorial and Other Revisions to Clarify Requirements and Update Testing Details; Table 33.3, 44.1.1, 52.1.2.2, Figure 53.1, Figure 53.2, 54.12.5.1, Figure 55.5 and Figure 55.11

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover automatic sprinklers including conventional, spray, sidewall, extended coverage, residential, certain specific application sprinklers and storage sprinklers including early suppression fast response (ESFR) intended for installation on sprinkler systems for fire-protection service. Requirements for the installation and use of sprinklers are included in the National Building Code of Canada, Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13; Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D; and Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, NFPA 13R; as well as other applicable NFPA Standards.

1.2 The requirements in this standard are not intended to restrict the application of representative fire and other tests for special sprinklers, as referenced in Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13, that are intended to provide protection for specific fire hazards.