2017/023: Compliance of the substitution of automatic fire sprinkler systems for heat detectors in a basement carpark
- Abbreviation
- 2017/023
- Valid from
- 12/04/2017
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Determination
- Format
Description
This determination considered the compliance of a Type 6 automatic fire sprinkler system in a basement carpark with Clause C4.3.
The determination discussed whether heat detection was required, or if the installed Type 6 automatic fire sprinkler system satisfied the Acceptable Solutions as heat detection.
The determination discussed whether there were any significant differences between a sprinkler system and heat detectors that would affect life safety.