Regl. 9049, art. 107-903
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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[F] 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Exceptions:
1. Residential occupancy Group R-2, construction type I, when the floor level having
an occupant load of 30 or less that is located 45 feet (16.76 m) or less above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
2. Residential occupancy Group R-3.
[F] 903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system if installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-3 occupancies.
[F] 903.2.8.2 Group R-4, Condition 1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-4, Condition 1
occupancies.
[F] 903.2.8.3 Group R-4, Condition 2. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group R-4, Condition 2
occupancies.
[F] 903.2.8.4 Care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in care facilities with five or fewer individuals in a
single-family dwelling
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[F] 903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with
this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall
be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the
Puerto Rico Plumbing Code. For connections to public waterworks systems, connections to
water mains must be made in compliance with the Reglamento de Normas de Diseño of the
Puerto Rico Aqueducts and Sewer Authority or the delegated utility entity.
[F] 903.3.5.1 Domestic services. Where the domestic service provides the water supply
for the automatic sprinkler system, the supply shall be in accordance with this section.
[F] 903.3.5.2 Residential combination services. A single combination water supply shall
be allowed provided that the domestic demand is added to the sprinkler demand, where
required, shall be as required by NFPA.
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