Which National Fire Protection Association standard deals with the installation of sprinkler systems?

• A. NFPA 17
• B. NFPA 13
• C. NFPA 20
• D. NFPA 10

Answer: (B)

The main idea is identifying the NFPA standard that governs how sprinkler systems are installed. NFPA 13 is the standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and it provides the requirements for designing, laying out, installing, testing, and maintaining automatic water-based sprinkler systems in buildings. It covers the types of sprinkler systems (wet, dry, deluge, etc.), the components involved (piping, valves, sprinkler heads), and crucial details like water supply, hydraulic calculations, spacing, clearance, and inspection routines to ensure the system will operate reliably when needed.

The other standards focus on different fire protection elements. One covers automatic extinguishing systems that use dry chemical agents, another covers the installation of fixed fire pumps, and another addresses portable fire extinguishers. Since the question is about installing sprinkler systems, the standard dedicated to that is the one that applies.