Life in a condominium association can have a lot of moving parts, some more complicated than others. One common feature in many newer condominium associations or in most high rise buildings is a fire sprinkler system. According the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) there are two similar types of fire sprinkler systems found in your residential condominium associations and high rise buildings: NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R. What is the difference? If you are an association manager or a Board member in a condominium association or high rise building and are contemplating installing a fire sprinkler system and are wondering what type should be installed please read through the following weblink (NFPA 13 vs. 13R) for an article from J.F. Ahern on this very topic. They have a local office in St Louis if you want to reach out to a local representative for more information.
