Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
For Home Fire Sprinkler Week Shawn Mahoney, Technical Services Engineer at NFPA breaks down some of the most frequently asked questions about the design and installation of home fire sprinkler systems.
In this video, he discusses the essentials of NFPA 13D, the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings, covers the goals of home fire sprinkler systems, how they differ from commercial systems designed to NFPA 13, and clarifies common questions, including:
• Acceptable water supply options
• Multipurpose piping vs. dedicated sprinkler piping
• When you do (and don’t) need sprinklers in closets and bathrooms
• Waterflow alarm requirements
• Sprinkler placement in unfinished basements
• Inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements
Stay tuned for an upcoming video that outlines some of the recommended home fire sprinkler system inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Don’t forget to check out the NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition for more resources.
Resources:
Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition: Homefiresprinkler.org
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative: nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/fire-sprinkler-initiative
Blog Comparing NFPA 13, 13D, and 13R: nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2024/03/12/comparing-nfpa-13-nfpa-13r-and-nfpa-13d
Important Notice:
Any opinion expressed in this video is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the official position of NFPA or its Technical Committees. In addition, this piece is neither intended nor should it be relied upon to provide professional consultation or services.
For Home Fire Sprinkler Week Shawn Mahoney, Technical Services Engineer at NFPA breaks down some of the most frequently asked questions about the design and installation of home fire sprinkler systems.
In this video, he discusses the essentials of NFPA 13D, the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings, covers the goals of home fire sprinkler systems, how they differ from commercial systems designed to NFPA 13, and clarifies common questions, including:
• Acceptable water supply options
• Multipurpose piping vs. dedicated sprinkler piping
• When you do (and don’t) need sprinklers in closets and bathrooms
• Waterflow alarm requirements
• Sprinkler placement in unfinished basements
• Inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements
Stay tuned for an upcoming video that outlines some of the recommended home fire sprinkler system inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Don’t forget to check out the NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition for more resources.
Resources:
Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition: Homefiresprinkler.org
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative: nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/fire-sprinkler-initiative
Blog Comparing NFPA 13, 13D, and 13R: nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2024/03/12/comparing-nfpa-13-nfpa-13r-and-nfpa-13d
Important Notice:
Any opinion expressed in this video is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the official position of NFPA or its Technical Committees. In addition, this piece is neither intended nor should it be relied upon to provide professional consultation or services.
