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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Below is a partial listing of the fire protection design standards that have been
adopted by the City of Austin. These standards are available from the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
- NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2002 Edition
- NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2002 Edition
- NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose
Systems, 2003 Edition
- NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2002 Edition
- NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection,
2003 Edition
- NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances, 2002 Edition
- NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code®, 2002 Edition
- NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2000 Edition
Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office
Contact the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office regarding questions about:
- The legal requirements for building fire safety in unincorporated areas,
- The legal requirements for building fire safety in state-owned and occupied (not necessarily (leased) properties, or
- The requirements and qualifications for companies that install or maintain fire protection systems.
Click here to go to the State Fire Marshal website or call (512) 305-7900.
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