Add Section 6.8.2.2.3 The alarm apparatus for a dry-pipe system shall also consist of approved low and high air pressure alarm attachments to the dry-pipe valve.

Movement during sprinkler operation (water distribution).'Īdd Section 6.3.9.9 Non-metallic piping and fittings are permitted to be used only in Group R Occupancies 6 stories or less in height.

Physical characteristics relating to integrity during earthquakes.

Availability of fittings (for sprinkler outlets and proper routings).

Methods of joining ( strength, permanence, fire hazard).

Resistance to failure when exposed to elevated temperatures.

Chapter 6 System Components and Hardware 6.3.1.1.1 Delete after the word wall and replace with the following: 'in accordance with the New York City Plumbing Code.' Add the following at the end of section 6.3.9.1.1: 'The use of pipe or tube other than that described above must involve consideration of many factors, including but not limited to the following: Chapter 5 Classification of Occupancies and Commodities No changes. Chapter 4 General RequirementsNo changes. Where the edition of a publication referenced within this standard differs from the edition provided for the same standard in Chapter 35 of the New York City Building Code, the edition provided for in Chapter 35 of the New York City Building Code shall govern.' Chapter 3 Definitions No changes.

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 Add at end the following: 'Where a referenced publication has been modified for the City of New York by the New York City Building Code or the rules of the Department of Buildings, every reference to such publication shall be deemed to include all such modifications.

Refer to the rules of the department for any subsequent additions, modifications or deletions that may have been made to this standard in accordance with Section 28-103.19 of the Administrative Code.

Sprinkler systems, where required by this code, shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 edition, modified for New York City as follows.

Personal Backup 6.3.7.1 instal