September 1995
This guide provides both general and detailed information for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) field personnel regarding implementation of Public Law 102-522 pertaining to installation of fire alarm and automatic sprinkler systems.
There are several important features in this guide that are designed to simplify the implementation of the public law or its use, and provide important guidance regarding cost effectiveness, system reliability, and opportunities for significant improvements in life safety. Additional considerations, information and recommendations are provided which go beyond the minimum requirements for alarm and sprinkler system design/installation but which require consideration in order to insure reliable performance.
In addition, "advisories" are used throughout the document to clarify minimum requirements or provide design guidance that can help field office personnel when implementing the requirements of PL 102-522.
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Policy Development and Research
Prepared by:
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD