NFPA 88A-1998 Standard for Parking Structures.
5-1 Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, and Signaling Systems. 5-1.1 Automatic sprinkler systems, where required, shall conform with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprin- kler Systems. 5-1.2 Fire alarm systems, where required, shall conform with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code ® . 5-1.3 Automatic sprinklers and fire alarm systems shall not be required in open parking structures. 5-1.4 Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in base- ment and underground parking structures, the ceilings of which are less than 2 ft (1.7 m) above grade, and in enclosed parking structures of Type III or Type IV construction over 50 ft (15.2 m) in height.
5-3.1.1 The extinguishing or alarm system shall be electrically connected, either directly or through a central station facility or by another approved method, to the fire department legally committed to serve the area where the building is located. Sys- tem actuation shall initiate the alarm sequence. 5-3.1.2 Where a system might become inoperable due to clos- ing of valves, interruption of power, or other reasons, ade- quate supervision shall be provided to sound at least a local trouble alarm when the system is disabled. 5-3.1.3 Where building fire alarm facilities are provided, actu- ation of the fire detection or fire extinguishing system shall cause the building alarm to sound. 5-3.2 Every automatic fire alarm or fire extinguishing system required by this standard shall be continuously maintained in reliable operating condition at all times. 5-3.3 Automatic fire sprinkler systems and standpipe systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. 5-4 Standpipes. Structures exceeding a height of 50 ft (15.2 m) or having parking levels below grade shall have Class I standpipes conforming to the provisions of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. Exception: In open parking structures of any height, Class I standpipe systems of the manual dry type shall be permitted. 5-5* Employee Instruction. Employees of all parking struc- tures shall be instructed with respect to the importance of transmitting fire alarms promptly and shall be trained in the use of available private fire-fighting equipment.
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